PARALEGAL 2

$68,536 - $140,462/Yr

The Regents of the University of California on behalf of their Los Angeles Campus - Los Angeles, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Los Angeles, CA

About the position

The Paralegal 2 position at UCLA is a full-time role focused on providing legal support within the Technology Development Group. This position is essential for promoting UCLA's innovation and research initiatives, ensuring compliance with patent law, and maintaining accurate legal documentation. The role requires a blend of legal knowledge, administrative skills, and the ability to work effectively under pressure while maintaining confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support in patent law and related UC policies.
• Maintain accurate and complete records and information retrieval systems.
• Prepare presentations and develop promotional and educational materials.
• Proofread and format correspondence, reports, and other legal documents.
• Communicate effectively with diverse constituencies in writing and verbally.
• Organize and prioritize work assignments with minimal direction.

Requirements

• Legal secretarial or paralegal experience and/or training.
• Knowledge of U.S. Patent and foreign patent law, rules, and prosecution practices.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Access, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to write clear, concise, and grammatically correct communications.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality of information.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles).
• Familiarity with advanced formatting and reviewing features in software.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits package starting on day one
• Access to UC Total Compensation Estimator for salary calculations