Veterans Legal Clinic Paralegal

PARALEGAL 2 (007386)

UCPath Position ID: TBD_940583

Position Description History/Status

Approved Date:

11/18/2025 6:03:00 PM

Date Last Edited:

11/18/2025 6:02:58 PM

Last Action Effective Date:

Organization Details

Business Unit (Location):

LACMP

Organization Code:

1140O

Organization:

SCHOOL OF LAW

Division Code:

1141D

Division:

LAW DIV

Department:

025000 - LAW

Position Details

UCPath Position Number:

TBD_940583

Position Description ID

246818

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:

40330000

Reports to Payroll Title:

ACADEMIC ADMINISTRATOR VII

UCPath Department Head Position Number:

40040696

Department Head Payroll Title:

DEAN

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

POSITION SUMMARY

The UCLA School of Law Veterans Legal Clinic seeks a dedicated Paralegal to support its mission of addressing the unmet legal needs of veterans, particularly those residing at or receiving services from the West LA VA Medical Center. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to meaningful legal work while engaging with a vulnerable population. The Paralegal will provide critical support in legal casework, client engagement, and community outreach. Responsibilities include conducting detailed records reviews, preparing legal forms and pleadings, drafting client declarations and demand letters, and performing legal research under the supervision of a licensed attorney. The Paralegal will also organize outreach events in coordination with VA stakeholders. Legal services provided by the clinic include veterans' disability benefits, traffic and quality-of-life citations, criminal record clearing, and landlord-tenant disputes.

Legal Case Support

 • Conduct detailed records reviews, including analysis of both substantive and procedural legal questions. (E)

 • Gather and assemble analytical and factual data on assigned problems and legal issues. (E)

 • Provides analytical summaries on the assigned case or issue. Assist attorneys in analyzing documents and tracking case progress. (E)

 • Prepares, edits, and modifies legal forms for submission to courts or administrative agencies. (E)

 • Draft simple court pleadings, demand letters, and client declarations. (E)

 • Conduct legal and factual research to support case development. (E)

 • Compile and organize data from legal digests, manuals, and case files. (E)

40%

Client Interaction & Support

 • Conduct in-depth client interviews to gather facts and assess legal needs. (E)

 • Collect and prepare information for use in discussions and meetings. (E)

 • Act as liaison with clients, counsel, and external organizations. (E)

 • Manage the organization of cases and files. Follow established case management protocol for the clinic. (E)

35%

Community Outreach & Engagement

 • Conduct outreach to various programs serving veterans at the West LA VA Campus. (E)

 • Attend community meetings to build relationships with community organizations and VA stakeholders. (E)

 • Organize and manage all aspects of outreach events within incumbents' purview at the West LA VA Campus, including coordination with stakeholders, creation and dissemination of documents, and recruitment and training of attendees and volunteers. (E)

 • Ensure event compliance with University and West LA VA Campus policies. (E)

25%

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Performs other duties as assigned.

•

Complies with all policies and standards.

•

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

•

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

Associate's Degree

in related area and/or equivalent combination of education and experience/training

Required

Bachelor's Degree

Preferred

Experience with and detailed knowledge of Microsoft 365 applications

Required

Experience with Internet and other search-engine based research and utilizing Lexis/Nexis or Westlaw for research.

Preferred

Prior experience with veterans claims and other legal issues involving veterans.

Preferred

2+ Years

Experience working as a legal secretary, administrative assistant, or paralegal in a law office or legal services organization.

Preferred

Paralegal certification

Preferred

Demonstrated knowledge of standard legal format to prepare a variety of legal documents. Ability to prepare and file court forms.

Preferred

Ability to use discretion and maintain confidentiality.

Required

Ability to work flexibly with changing priorities and deadlines.

Required

Demonstrated ability to organize and present complex information effectively to a range of audiences.

Required

Demonstrated ability to organize and implement the logistical requirements of events and programs

Required

Ability to set priorities that accurately reflect the relative importance of job responsibilities and deadlines. Skill in working collaboratively to prioritize work demands and resources to meet anticipated deadlines.

Required

Ability to take initiative, pay attention to detail, work independently, organize workflow, establish a productive work environment and follow through on

assignments.

Required

Strong communication and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with all levels of staff and clients, both verbally and in writing.

Required

Skill in gathering and analyzing information with a strong attention to detail.

Required

Ability to effectively represent the Legal Clinic to a wide variety of audiences, including community members, veteran service providers, and prospective clients.

Required

Demonstrated commitment to working to address the needs of former service members, low-income communities, system-involved individuals, and/or racial equity.

Preferred

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.

10%

Ability to travel offsite throughout Los Angeles County for program meetings and events.

LOCATION AND PHYSICAL, ENVIRONMENTAL, MENTAL (PEM) REQUIREMENTS

Environment and Work Location Information

Environment Type:

Non-Clinical Setting

Location Setting:

Non-University Setting(s)

Location:

218 Eisenhower Ave. Building 218, Los Angeles, CA 90049

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

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.