Legal Fellow
USC University of Southern California See More Job Openings by This Employer
- Full Time
- Los Angeles, CA
USC's Office of the General Counsel provides legal services to USC and certain of its subsidiaries and affiliates.
Currently, we are seeking a Graduate Legal Fellow for a one (1) year fixed-term opportunity to work directly in the Office of the General Counsel.
This position is open to 2024 law school graduates and will be responsible for providing legal support services to university clients on the University Park Campus, including contract workflow management and processing, contract review and drafting, legal research as well as other legal matters based on client needs. Types of contracts include the purchase of goods or services, institutional affiliation, clinical placements, intellectual property licensing as well as other areas, including contracts that support the university’s health care operations. The Legal Fellow will perform legal and other research in support of various issues and inquiries as they arise, will work with supervising attorneys in conducting diligence and servicing clients on various matters and will provide professional support to all staff or attorneys, as required.
Qualities Desired in a Candidate
Strong academic record desired.
Excellent communication and writing skills.
Diligence and timeliness.
Professional attitude and demeanor when dealing with clients and office staff.
Upholds confidentiality and protects sensitive information.
Please include a cover letter and resume with GPA and be able to provide a writing sample upon request.
Please note: this is a one (1) year fixed-term opportunity open to 2024 law school graduates.
As a USC employee, you will enjoy excellent benefits and perks, and you will be a member of the Trojan Family – the faculty, staff, students, and alumni who make USC a great place to work. If you have what it takes to join our team, we invite you to apply!
The annual base salary maximum for this position is $68,640.00. 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.
The University of Southern California is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Juris Doctor (JD)
Minimum Experience:
1 year legal
Minimum Skills:
Experience in business transactions, contract drafting and review.
Resourceful and motivated.
Superior legal research and writing skills and excellent interpersonal skills.
Knowledge of relevant federal, state and local laws and regulations.
USC is a smoke-free environment
USC is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy. USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and with due consideration for patient and student safety. Please refer to the Background Screening Policy Appendix D for specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying.
We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact USC Human Resources by phone at (213) 821-8100, or by email at uschr@usc.edu. Inquiries will be treated as confidential to the extent permitted by law.
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