The Regents of the University of California on behalf of their Los Angeles Campus
Client Coordinator & Legal Support Assistant - Immigrant Family Legal Clinic & H
The Regents of the University of California on behalf of their Los Angeles Campus, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please include a cover letter with application submission. This is a fully onsite position; onsite location TBD, likely in or near Downtown Los Angeles.
This is a 1 year contract with possibility of extension and/or conversion to a career appointment.
Department Summary The UCLA Immigrant Family Legal Clinic (“ImmFam”) is a unique partnership between the UCLA School of Law and the Los Angeles Unified School District. Located on the campus of the Robert F. Kennedy Community Schools in Koreatown/Pico Union, the clinic serves immigrant students at the six public schools on the campus, as well as their family members.
ImmFam provides individual representation in cases involving humanitarian visas, asylum, and removal defense. It also offers legal consultations on a wider range of legal topics, including workers’ rights, housing, public benefits, and criminal justice. ImmFam also organizes programming and enrichment opportunities related to social justice and legal rights for teachers, students, and families in the RFK community.
The law school recently launched the Housing Justice Clinic (“HJC”) to address the housing crisis in greater Los Angeles and to train students to become skilled litigators and public interest attorneys. The HJC will begin taking students in spring 2026 and will be based on a community‑lawyering model. The clinic works closely with tenant unions and community organizations to protect vulnerable individuals and communities from displacement. The clinic’s clients will predominantly be low income, people of color, recent immigrants, and individuals who speak languages other than English. The clinic will develop a partnership with one or more LAUSD schools in downtown LA.
Position Summary The UCLA School of Law Clinical Program is hiring a Client Coordinator & Legal Support Assistant for two off‑campus clinics: the Immigrant Family Legal Clinic and the Housing Justice Clinic. This full‑time, benefits‑eligible position requires a bilingual Spanish‑English individual with strong people skills and administrative experience. It is based at the two off‑campus community‑based clinics: at Robert F. Kennedy Community Schools, 701 S. Catalina St., Los Angeles, CA, and at the Trust Building, 433 S. Spring St., Los Angeles, CA, or another location TBD in Downtown Los Angeles.
The Client Coordinator provides high‑level legal and administrative support to faculty directors, staff attorneys, students, and clients of both clinics. The role is responsible for client intake, case management, program administration, communications, outreach, and ensuring smooth operations and effective service delivery across both clinics. The coordinator will focus particularly on developing the clinics’ partnerships with downtown LAUSD schools, providing legal support and outreach within the school setting. The coordinator may also supervise undergraduate student interns and student workers. The position requires autonomy, initiative, and the ability to work collaboratively with diverse populations in a dynamic, community‑based legal environment.
Salary & Compensation UCLA provides a full pay range. Actual salary offers consider factors including budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. Salary offers at the top of the range are not common. UC Benefit package starts on day one. UC Total Compensation Estimator calculates the total compensation value with benefits.
Qualifications
Minimum 2 years experience as a legal assistant, administrative assistant, legal support specialist, or paralegal in a law office or legal services organization.
Prior experience working with immigrants, refugees, low‑income individuals, or other vulnerable populations (preferred).
Experience and detailed knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite applications including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote.
Experience with case management systems.
Fluent speaking and reading of Spanish.
Typing and office skills to prepare a variety of legal documents under deadlines.
Flexible work style with changing priorities and deadlines.
Effective communication to individuals and groups from a variety of social contexts, including immigrant communities.
Ability to multi‑task with demanding timeframes.
Excellent organizational skills and ability to work effectively under heavy workload, frequent distractions, and deadlines.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to exchange ideas, information, and opinions with others to arrive jointly at decisions, conclusions, or solutions.
Discretion in managing sensitive information and maintaining confidentiality.
Knowledge of immigration law, housing law, or other relevant legal areas.
Thorough knowledge of legal terminology.
Knowledge of UC processes, protocols and procedures (preferred).
Education, Licenses, Certifications & Personal Affiliations
Bachelor’s Degree and/or equivalent combination of education and experience/training.
Paralegal certificate or degree from an ABA‑approved institution (preferred).
Special Conditions for Employment
Background check: completion of a satisfactory background investigation.
Live Scan background check prior to start of employment.
Age requirement: candidate must be 18 years or older to be eligible to be hired.
CANRA: position is a mandatory reporter under CANRA. Employee must sign the “Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse.”
Ability to travel to both off‑campus offices and LAUSD schools and other offsite locations for program meetings and events.
Schedule
Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Union/Policy Covered 99-Policy Covered.
Complete Position Description For the complete position description, see the UCLA career portal.
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This is a 1 year contract with possibility of extension and/or conversion to a career appointment.
Department Summary The UCLA Immigrant Family Legal Clinic (“ImmFam”) is a unique partnership between the UCLA School of Law and the Los Angeles Unified School District. Located on the campus of the Robert F. Kennedy Community Schools in Koreatown/Pico Union, the clinic serves immigrant students at the six public schools on the campus, as well as their family members.
ImmFam provides individual representation in cases involving humanitarian visas, asylum, and removal defense. It also offers legal consultations on a wider range of legal topics, including workers’ rights, housing, public benefits, and criminal justice. ImmFam also organizes programming and enrichment opportunities related to social justice and legal rights for teachers, students, and families in the RFK community.
The law school recently launched the Housing Justice Clinic (“HJC”) to address the housing crisis in greater Los Angeles and to train students to become skilled litigators and public interest attorneys. The HJC will begin taking students in spring 2026 and will be based on a community‑lawyering model. The clinic works closely with tenant unions and community organizations to protect vulnerable individuals and communities from displacement. The clinic’s clients will predominantly be low income, people of color, recent immigrants, and individuals who speak languages other than English. The clinic will develop a partnership with one or more LAUSD schools in downtown LA.
Position Summary The UCLA School of Law Clinical Program is hiring a Client Coordinator & Legal Support Assistant for two off‑campus clinics: the Immigrant Family Legal Clinic and the Housing Justice Clinic. This full‑time, benefits‑eligible position requires a bilingual Spanish‑English individual with strong people skills and administrative experience. It is based at the two off‑campus community‑based clinics: at Robert F. Kennedy Community Schools, 701 S. Catalina St., Los Angeles, CA, and at the Trust Building, 433 S. Spring St., Los Angeles, CA, or another location TBD in Downtown Los Angeles.
The Client Coordinator provides high‑level legal and administrative support to faculty directors, staff attorneys, students, and clients of both clinics. The role is responsible for client intake, case management, program administration, communications, outreach, and ensuring smooth operations and effective service delivery across both clinics. The coordinator will focus particularly on developing the clinics’ partnerships with downtown LAUSD schools, providing legal support and outreach within the school setting. The coordinator may also supervise undergraduate student interns and student workers. The position requires autonomy, initiative, and the ability to work collaboratively with diverse populations in a dynamic, community‑based legal environment.
Salary & Compensation UCLA provides a full pay range. Actual salary offers consider factors including budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. Salary offers at the top of the range are not common. UC Benefit package starts on day one. UC Total Compensation Estimator calculates the total compensation value with benefits.
Qualifications
Minimum 2 years experience as a legal assistant, administrative assistant, legal support specialist, or paralegal in a law office or legal services organization.
Prior experience working with immigrants, refugees, low‑income individuals, or other vulnerable populations (preferred).
Experience and detailed knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite applications including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote.
Experience with case management systems.
Fluent speaking and reading of Spanish.
Typing and office skills to prepare a variety of legal documents under deadlines.
Flexible work style with changing priorities and deadlines.
Effective communication to individuals and groups from a variety of social contexts, including immigrant communities.
Ability to multi‑task with demanding timeframes.
Excellent organizational skills and ability to work effectively under heavy workload, frequent distractions, and deadlines.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to exchange ideas, information, and opinions with others to arrive jointly at decisions, conclusions, or solutions.
Discretion in managing sensitive information and maintaining confidentiality.
Knowledge of immigration law, housing law, or other relevant legal areas.
Thorough knowledge of legal terminology.
Knowledge of UC processes, protocols and procedures (preferred).
Education, Licenses, Certifications & Personal Affiliations
Bachelor’s Degree and/or equivalent combination of education and experience/training.
Paralegal certificate or degree from an ABA‑approved institution (preferred).
Special Conditions for Employment
Background check: completion of a satisfactory background investigation.
Live Scan background check prior to start of employment.
Age requirement: candidate must be 18 years or older to be eligible to be hired.
CANRA: position is a mandatory reporter under CANRA. Employee must sign the “Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse.”
Ability to travel to both off‑campus offices and LAUSD schools and other offsite locations for program meetings and events.
Schedule
Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Union/Policy Covered 99-Policy Covered.
Complete Position Description For the complete position description, see the UCLA career portal.
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