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.

The Post-Conviction Justice Project of the Gould School of Law is seeking to hire a Program Assistant to join their team! This position is part-time (30 hours per week), benefits-eligible, and fixed-term for ten (10) months. Contingent on funding, the position may be extended.

About the Post-Conviction Justice Project

The Post-Conviction Justice Project (PCJP) at the University of Southern California Gould School of Law is a clinical education program where professors and law students advocate for second chances for clients serving life-term sentences in California prisons through legal representation at parole hearings and on state and federal habeas corpus, post-conviction resentencing proceedings at the trial and appellate court levels, and on applications for executive clemency. The mission of PCJP is to develop law students’ potential to be skilled and ethical advocates through the experience of providing deserving clients with zealous legal representation. Learn more at www.uscjustice.org.

ATTENTION: This position is part-time (30 hours per week), benefits-eligible, and fixed-term for ten (10) months. The position may be extended contingent on funding. Applicants must upload a cover letter and a resume to be considered for this position.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Preferred Education: Bachelor's degree in related field

• Preferred Experience: 1 year in related field

Job Accountabilities:

• Coordinates program services and activities. Provides leadership and guidance for student workers and volunteers. Arranges with vendors for services. Ensures satisfactory follow through on assigned areas of responsibility.

• Assists paralegals with organizational and administrative tasks including filing, updating resources, data collection and organization, etc.

• Creates and updates content for website, social media platforms, and other communications outreach.

• Provides client services by responding to inquiries and requests for information regarding specific program functions.

• Coordinates program services with other offices and staff on campus. Serves as a resource for program information.

• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested. The university reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• A personal commitment to education and social justice and a strong desire to make a difference in the lives of system-impacted people. System-impacted candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

• Excellent organizational and planning skills.

• Strong collaborative and interpersonal skills.

• Attention to detail and ability to organize workflow, coordinate activities, balance simultaneous projects without loss of efficiency in a multi-tasked environment, and manage multiple priorities to meet deadlines.

• Experience with, demonstrated commitment to, and cultural competency for working within a diverse client and student community.

• Ability and willingness to work on campus to work directly with clinic staff and students.

• Proficiency in MS Office, Excel, Wordpress and Social Media platforms.

ATTENTION: This position is part-time (30 hours per week), benefits-eligible, and fixed-term for ten (10) months. The position may be extended contingent on funding. Applicants must upload a cover letter and a resume to be considered for this position.

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.

The hourly rate range for this position is $23.52 - $25.00. 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.

Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree, Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education Minimum Experience: 1 year, Combined education/experience as substitute for minimum experience Minimum Field of Expertise: Administrative support services Current employees apply here