Paralegal 2

PARALEGAL 2 (007386)

UCPath Position ID: TBD_1000439

Position Description History/Status

Approved Date:

10/12/2026 3:06:04 PM

Date Last Edited:

10/22/2026 12:13:57 PM

Last Action Effective Date:

10/22/2026

Organization Details

Business Unit (Location):

LACMP

Organization Code:

1180O

Organization:

LUSKIN SCHOOL OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS        

Division Code:

1181D

Division:

SCHOOL OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS               

Department:

117600 - VOTING RIGHTS PROJECT

Position Details

UCPath Position Number:

TBD_1000439

Position Description ID

264478

UC Payroll Title:

PARALEGAL 2 (007386)

Personnel Program

Professional and Support Staff (PSS)

Salary Grade:

Grade 21

Job Code FLSA:

Non-Exempt

Union Code (Collective Bargaining Unit):

99: Non-Represented (PPSM)

Employee Relations Code:

E: All Others - Not Confidential

Employee Class (Appt Type):

1 - Staff: Contract

Full-Time Equivalent (FTE)

1

SUPERVISION

UCPath Reports to Position Number:

40772425

Reports to Payroll Title:

STDT LEGAL SVC ADVISOR 4

UCPath Department Head Position Number:

41191294

Department Head Payroll Title:

DIRECTOR

GENERAL SUPERVISION - Indicates that the incumbent develops procedures for performance of variety of duties; or performs complex duties within established policy guidelines.

POSITION SUMMARY

Provides paralegal support for attorneys in the UCLA Voting Rights Project. Assembles, proofs and edits documents, such as notice letters, complaints, discovery requests, subpoenas, pleadings and appellate briefs. Prepares and files legal documents with appropriate entities. Maintains case files and accurate calendar of deadlines. Acts as liaison with clients, outside counsel and external organizations. Compiles data from various sources, legal digests, and practice manuals. Conducts research on projects as directed by attorneys. Assists with trial and deposition preparation and assistance, analyzing and redacting documents, preparing chronologies, litigation holds, e-Discovery and counseling on progress of cases.

The Voting Rights Project is located within the UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs and is operated in partnership with the UCLA School of Law and the UCLA School of Social Sciences.  VRP works to ensure an accessible and equitable system of voting through impact litigation, research, and clinical education. VRP was co-founded in 2018 by Political Science and Chicano/a Studies Professor Matt Barreto, Ph.D. who serves as its Faculty Director, and Chad W. Dunn, J.D. a 25+ year experienced trial and civil rights lawyer who is a Lecturer in Law and serves as the VRP Legal Director.

Case Preparation

Coordinate, analyze and assist with litigation before trial and appellate courts around the country on voting rights and election related legal issues. Under the supervision of a an attorney or affiliated outside counsel, conduct in-depth fact finding through witness interviews and document review. Participate in trials and hearings. Assist with all aspects of preparing correspondence, pleadings, discovery, legal briefing and all other documents and filings involved in the litigation, trial and appellate process.

70%

Discovery

Perform document reviews in response to subpoenas, discovery requests and California Public Records Act requests for privilege that includes identifying, preserving, collecting, processing utilizing key-term (Boolean) searches and producing electronically stored information (“ESI”) and paper documents utilizing eDiscovery software such as Everlaw and/or Relativity platforms.

10%

Research

Under supervision of attorneys, researches legal matters, analyzes and reports to attorneys in all areas of the Litigation group. Will further research, review, interpret, and analyze law, policy, state and federal legislation, and technical information in various areas of legal practice.

10%

Team Coordination

Manages projects and acts as a lead to staff to ensure all components of project are completed accurately and within thed esignated time-frames. Acts as a resource to other staff regarding legal terminology, laws, judicial decisions, court jurisdictions and procedure. Interacts with all levels of University of California staff and external clients in the gathering of information and fact-finding.

10%

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Performs other duties as assigned.

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Complies with all policies and standards.

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Complies with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Principles of Community.

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This position description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of the organization.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree

in related field or equivalent experience and/or an equivalent combination of education/training.

Preferred

Minimum of three years of progressively responsible litigation experience as a paralegal working in a commercial firm, government or educational institution required.

Required

Experience in and mastery of a significant body of legal knowledge relating to litigation in state and federal court.

Required

Demonstrated proficiency in the use of MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint), other relational databases, electronic mail, and the Internet. Experience applications to store, retrieve, and analyze data, and generate reports.

Required

Strong research, analytical/problem-solving skills in support of practice areas to assemble proofs and edits drafts of documents, such as briefs, pleadings, discovery, retainers and correspondence.

Required

Advanced communication and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with all levels of staff and influence, both verbally and in writing; includes internal and external clients and vendors.

Required

Excellent project management skills.

Required

Ability to multi-task with demanding timeframes.

Required

Ability to use discretion and maintain all confidentiality.

Required

Litigation paralegal skills.

Required

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS AND/OR CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.

Live Scan Background Check: A Live Scan background check must be completed prior to the start of employment.

Age Requirement: Candidate(s) must be 18 years or older to be eligible to be hired.

COVID and Flu Vaccinations: The position is subject to providing evidence of inoculation.

LOCATION AND PHYSICAL, ENVIRONMENTAL, MENTAL (PEM) REQUIREMENTS

Environment and Work Location Information

Environment Type:

Non-Clinical Setting

Location Setting:

Campus

Location:

Luskin SPA

Standing/Walking

X

Sitting

X

X

Bending/Stooping

X

Squatting/Kneeling

X

Climbing

X

Lifting/Carrying/Push/Pull 0-25 lbs

X

X

Lifting/Carrying/Push/Pull 26-50 lbs

X

Lifting/Carrying/Push/Pull over 50 lbs

X

Physical requirements other

X

Chemicals, dust, gases, or fumes

X

Loud noise levels

X

Marked changes in humidity or temperature

X

Microwave/Radiation

X

Operating motor vehicles and/or equipment

X

Exposures other

X

Sustained attention and concentration

X

X

Complex problem solving/reasoning

X

X

Ability to organize & prioritize

X

X

Communication skills

X

X

Numerical skills

X

X

Mental demands other

X

X

Classification 3:  Position in which exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues is not part of the position description. The normal routine task involves no exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues and the employee can decline to perform tasks which involve a perceived risk without retribution.