Fellow

LEGAL SVC ADVISOR 2 (007206)

UCPath Position ID: 40777522

Position Description History/Status

For Reference ONLY - PeopleAdmin JA Number:

1129629

Approved Date:

10/11/2024 3:19:15 PM

Date Last Edited:

10/11/2024 3:19:12 PM

Last Action Effective Date:

5/1/2021

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:

40777522

Position Description ID

166769

UC Payroll Title:

LEGAL SVC ADVISOR 2 (007206)

Business Title:

Fellow

Personnel Program

Professional and Support Staff (PSS)

Salary Grade:

Grade 20

Job Code FLSA:

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:

40041783

Reports to Payroll Title:

ACADEMIC ADMINISTRATOR VII

UCPath Department Head Position Number:

40040696

Department Head Payroll Title:

DEAN

SUPERVISION - Indicates that the incumbent performs a variety of routine duties within established policies and procedures or by referral to the supervisor’s guidelines.

POSITION SUMMARY

UCLA School of Law is seeking a highly energetic and motivated individual with a significant interest in entertainment, media and intellectual property law to serve as the Fellow for the Documentary Film Legal Clinic (Clinic) at the UCLA School of Law. The Fellow will work under the supervision of the Director ("Director") of the Clinic, Dale Cohen, who is also Special Counsel to FRONTLINE, and collaborate closely with the Associate Director of the Clinic, Loralee Sundra and other administrators and faculty to develop clinical, experiential, and pro bono opportunities that ensure students receive high-quality educational experiences. The Fellow will also take on substantial responsibility for the operation of  the documentary filmmaker education program headed by the Clinic in collaboration with the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press. In this role, you will cultivate relationships with film festivals and other documentary film organizations, collaborate with festival and organization programmers on all aspects of the program, including coordination of scheduling, travel and venue logistics, acting as liaison to program speakers, and developing of program content. We are currently offering two programs a year at various venues. The Fellow will report to the Director and collaborate with the Associate Director of the Clinic to support the Clinic's activities and supervise the work of the student-clinicians.

Client Representation

1)  Conduct intake or initial interviews and consultations with potential clients to provide legal advice and assess cases for possible representation. (E)  2) Assist in the management of ongoing client matters, ensuring that client counseling and services are provided in a timely and professional manner, including during transitions between semesters and over the summer. (E)

45%

Program Representation

1) In collaboration with the Director and Associate Director of the Clinic, develop and maintain relationships with documentary film organizations and festivals, including the International Documentary Association, the Sundance Institute and Film Independent, and coordinate education programs at diverse festivals and other venues, including the Sundance Festival, South by Southwest, AFI Docs, Hot Docs, Double Exposure and others. (E)  2) Assist with the development of training for the Clinic's legal education program designed for documentary filmmakers. (E)   3) Provide supervision of students in the Clinic, including feedback, mentoring, and training. (E)

30%

Community Engagement

1) Assist the Documentary Film Legal Clinic staff and other industry partners in policy initiatives, including filmmaker training. (E)  2) Represent the Clinic at community events and stakeholder meetings relevant to the Clinic's work under direction of Clinic director. (E)  3) Strategize about how best to support and interface with stakeholder groups. (E)

25%

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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

Juris Doctor (JD) Degree

from State Bar-accredited or from ABA-accredited law school or equivalent combination of education and experience

Required

Professional work experience, particularly in relevant areas of the law, the media industry or a judicial clerkship is desirable,

Preferred

Admission to the California Bar or willingness to sit for the California Bar

Required

Advanced time management, organizational and planning skills required.

Required

Demonstrated commitment to educating students and the documentary film community on pertinent legal matters.

Required

Demonstrated excellent legal research and writing skills

Required

Proficient verbal and interpersonal communication skills, as well as the ability to communicate effectively in writing.

Required

Advanced ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships within the law school and university as well as with external partners.

Required

Ability to independently manage a caseload and quickly assume responsibilities.

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.

LOCATION AND PHYSICAL, ENVIRONMENTAL, MENTAL (PEM) REQUIREMENTS

Environment and Work Location Information

Environment Type:

Non-Clinical Setting

Location Setting:

Campus

Location:

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.