Legal Assistant

University of the Pacific, United States

Updated: over 1 year ago
Location: Sacramento, CALIFORNIA
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: ;

Posting Details
Position Information


Job Title Legal Assistant
Union Level
Department Legal Clinics
Campus Sacramento
Posting Number 201303025P
Full or Part Time Full Time
Number of Months 12
Work Schedule
Work performed during standard business hours. On occasion, overtime may be required as directed.
Position End Date
Open Date 09/09/2022
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
For first consideration, please apply on or before September 30, 2022.

Position Summary Information


Primary Purpose
The Legal Assistant will be part of the clinic staff at the Immigration Law Clinic at McGeorge Law School. Their primary responsibilities will include preparing and finalizing applications for immigration benefits under the supervision of an attorney. The Legal Assistant will help with client and case file management. The position will require frequent communication with clients, clinic law students, and clinic attorneys.
Essential Functions
Client Services:
  • Work directly with staff in the collection of information and documents for clients’ cases.
  • Assess prospective clients (over the phone and in-person) for service eligibility and assist with intake, information collection, and appointment scheduling, including administering reminder calls.
  • Provide interpretation and translation services for clients.
  • Assist attorneys and students in preparing, finalizing, and submitting applications for submission to USCIS, the Immigration Court and Superior Court.
  • Assist with prompt filing and data entry of all correspondence from the government and communicate pertinent information to the appropriate client and/or responsible attorney and relevant certified law student.
  • Assist in file management and organization including physical files and online case file (CLIO).
  • Assist attorneys in client communications as required.
  • Assist in the coordination and implementation of clinic workshops including but not limited to naturalization and DACA renewal workshops.


    • Administration:

  • Record client information in the Clinic case management system (CLIO) and assist in maintaining organized case files.
  • Assist with placement, training, and supervision of interns and other volunteers.
  • Attend meetings as necessary with community partners.
  • Assist Clinic with grant data collection and documentation.
  • Identify processes and procedures to improve and implement solutions.
  • Revise and generate flyers for workshops and events.
  • Maintain adequate office supplies for the department and coordinate orders when necessary.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.

    • University of the Pacific recognizes that diversity, equity, and inclusion is foundational to the success of our valued students and employees. We prioritize policy and decision-making that demonstrates awareness of, and responsiveness to, the ways socio-cultural forces related to race, gender, ability, sexuality, socio-economic status, etc. impede or propel students, faculty, and staff.
    Minimum Qualifications
    • High School Diploma.
    • Three (3) years or related experience.
    Preferred Qualifications
    • Three (3) years of experience working in a law firm, non-profit, or similar setting.
    • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact regularly with both the campus community and the public.
    • Proficient in Spanish.
    • Ability to multi-task, organize resources and establish priorities in a fast-paced, demanding environment.
    • Intermediate to advanced skills in Word WordPerfect, Excel and PowerPoint.
    • Familiarity with case management software.
    • Interest in working with students and clients from diverse backgrounds in law school clinic setting.
    • Interest in continued education on immigration law and processes.
    • Experience and sensitivity in working with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures.
    • Demonstrated experience in advancing social justice, equity, and inclusion in a university setting.
    • Ability to engage and integrate culturally responsive practices and knowledge in their work.
    Physical Requirements
    The physical demands described here are representative but not definitive of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
    Position requires some lifting of materials (20 lbs or less), bending, stretching, reaching, and sitting for long periods of time.
    Work Environment/Work Week/Travel:
    Work performed during standard business hours. On occasion, overtime may be required as directed.
    Hiring Range Commensurate with experience, non-exempt
    Background Check Statement

    All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment are required to execute a release and authorization for a background screening.
    AA/EEO Policy Statement

    University of the Pacific is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer dedicated to workforce diversity. In compliance with applicable law and its own policy, Pacific is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse faculty and staff and does not discriminate in its hiring of faculty and staff, or in the provision of its employment benefits to its faculty and staff on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, sex/gender, marital status, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, medical condition, pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression, or mental or physical disability.

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