Paralegal I

Description:

ATTENTION: All candidates must submit a cover letter and resume in order to be considered for this position.


FIELDGLASS COMMENTS SECTION - Required Information (DO NOT Include in Resume):
When submitting a candidate, please ensure the following details are provided:
• Candidate's Location: Specify city and state (mandatory).
• Skillset Alignment: Briefly summarize how the candidate's experience and skills align with the role's requirements.
• Requested Time Off: Include any pre-planned time off (e.g., vacations).


USC Gould School of Law is seeking applications for a 5-month fixed term temporary full-time position for a Staff Attorney. We will consider well-qualified candidates for a part-time version of this position. This position will work for the USC Gould Immigration Clinic to provide support for the La Linterna pediatric medical-legal clinic jointly sponsored by the Immigration Clinic, Children's Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA), and AltaMed.


The La Linterna clinic provides trauma-informed services consisting of medical care, psychological care, case management, and legal services to vulnerable children impacted by the stresses of immigration. The legal services component provided by the Immigration Clinic consists of consultations, brief service, referrals, and direct representation before USCIS and the immigration court.


The staff attorney will work under the supervision of the co-directors of the Immigration Clinic and will work in the Immigration Clinic's office on USC's University Park Campus and on clinic days at an AltaMed clinic. Common legal matters handled include Special Immigrant Juvenile Status applications (including the state court and USCIS components), asylum applications (affirmative and defensive), T trafficking survivor and U crime victim visa applications, VAWA applications, adjustment of status applications, and humanitarian parole applications.


The temporary staff attorney will oversee existing cases and any additional tasks requiring coverage. The temporary staff attorney will work with a current staff attorney, legal fellow, and the co-directors.


Candidates must have the following skills and experiences:
• J.D. degree;
• admission to and active California Bar license*;
• minimum of 1 year of experience practicing immigration law;
• experience with representation of clients before USCIS;
• strong case management skills;
• strong interviewing and evaluation skills;
• strong writing skills;
• strong organizational skills;
• ability to work independently.


The following additional skills and experience are preferred:
• fluency in Spanish.
• experience with representation of clients before the immigration court;
• experience representing SIJS clients in state court and with filings before USCIS.


* A California license is needed due to practice before California Superior Courts, but a highly qualified candidate licensed in another jurisdiction will be considered.


Assignment Information
Campus: USC
USC Address where the work is being performed? 699 Exposition Blvd.-LAW Elvon and Mabel Musick Law Building (Center)
Will this position be onsite/remote/hybrid? on-site
Job Title: Temporary Staff Attorney
Number of needs: 1
Pay rate: #####/hour
Bill rate: #####
Mark up: 40 %
Target start date: 4/10/25
Duration of Assignment: 4/10/25 - 9/1/25
Work hours: prefer full-time, part-time can be considered for well-qualified candidates
Manager Name: Niels Frenzen
Timecard Approver: Chelsey Fedelis
Dress code: business casual
Parking: USC Guest Parking Structure
Interview: Zoom interviews


Please confirm once the job seeker has accepted the offer, and feel free to reach out if you have any questions or need further assistance.


Regarding the onboarding process, for Campus - Non-Clinical Onboarding, it can commence pending a criminal check if the role does not involve driving or handling cash. Here are the required steps:
- CORE
- Background Check
- Social Security Trace
- 7 years of work and residence history found by SSN
- County Criminal Check (7 years)
- Federal Criminal Check (7 years)
- Widescreen Plus National Criminal Search
- National Sex Offender Registry
- Application
- Temporary Work Agreement
- Harassment & Discrimination Pamphlet


Please note that USC strongly recommends that all contingent workers become fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and receive booster doses when recommended. Additionally, the campus is urging and strongly recommending the flu vaccination for all employees.


Qualified Applicants with arrest or Conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act
Working Job Title
Additional Details

• Manager's Requested ### : 57.30
• Does the position allow for the worker to be virtual/remote? : No
• Shore Options Available for this Position : Onshore Only
• Critical Position? : No
• Kelly Job Code : LR05
• Operations Group : USC Campus and Aux
• Working Job Title : Paralegal I
• Markup Category : Professional
• Shift Details/Expected Working Days and Hours : TBD - preferably full time, Mon-Fri, but part-time can be considered for well-qualified candidates
• Dress Code/Special Attire : Business Casual
• Does this position require driving? : No
• Will resource have direct patient contact? : No
• HIPAA training required? : No
• Nearest Parking Location : USC Guest Parking
• Will job responsibilities include working directly with minors? : No