Legal Assistant, Immigration Clinic

Founded in 1896, the Gould School of Law has a distinguished past built on the principles of equity and excellence, and the courage to break new ground. USC first introduced legal education in Southern California. Today, the Law School continues to make history through its philosophy of innovation and through its people. USC Gould cultivates analytical ability, ethical values, and a spirit of collegiality that prepare students for meaningful careers benefiting society. It was one of the first law schools to engage students in clinical programs and remains a leader in experiential education.

USC Gould School of Law is seeking applications for a full-time, one year fixed-term position for a Legal Assistant with the USC Gould School of Law Immigration Clinic. Contingent on funding, the position could be extended on an annual basis.

The Legal Assistant provides support to the teaching clinics and service projects of the Gould Immigration Clinic. Duties include supporting Clinic faculty, attorneys, and clinical law students, maintaining case management database and master calendars, preparing reports to funders, case management, training and supervising undergraduate student administrative workers, conducting intake and screening interviews, and assisting with completion of immigration applications.

The ideal candidate will have the following skills and experiences:

• excellent communication skills, written and verbal;

• ability to work independently with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment;

• ability to monitor and implement funding contracts from different funders (governmental and non-governmental), act as main administrative liaison between funders, Clinic staff, and USC budget office, and ensure compliance with grant terms, including data capture, reporting, case opening and closing, and invoicing;

• strong organizational skills to manage and prioritize multiple projects and case work;

• ability to interact and engage with wide range of persons from diverse ethnic, cultural, and educational backgrounds;

• ability to plan, organize and execute activities to meet project objectives;

• experience in providing leadership and direction for day-to-day project operations and administrative activities;

• proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite, and data management systems;

• experience working on immigration issues;

• The following additional skills and experience are preferred:

• fluency in Spanish (strongly preferred).

Attention: Applications should include a resume and cover letter and should be submitted by 5/15/26. (Applications will be considered on a rolling basis so applicants are encouraged to apply before the deadline.) This position is being offered full-time, be fixed-term for one year and may be extended contingent on funding.

The hourly rate range for this position is $32.00 - $33.50. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

Learn more about our benefits and perks here: https://employees.usc.edu/benefits-perks/

The Gould School of Law (Gould) considers candidates that demonstrate, through ideas, words and actions, a strong commitment to USC's Unifying Values. Gould holds a unique position in society, and within the university, as every aspect of these principles are influenced by and can be protected through legal rules and institutions. At Gould, we are proudly committed to maintaining a community in which each person respects the rights of others to live, work, and learn in peace and dignity, to be proud of who and what they are, and to have equal opportunity to realize their full potential as individuals and members of society.