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Special Instructions to Applicants This is a 3-Year contract position with the possibility of extension and/or career conversion. Department Summary The University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) is known worldwide for the breadth and quality of its academic, research, health care, cultural, continuing education, and athletics programs. The faculty at UCLA comprise one of the most intellectually productive academic communities in the nation, and the institution receives over $1 billion in extramural research funding annually. The UCLA Technology Development Group serves as a campus-wide gateway to Innovation, Research and Entrepreneurship. Our mission is to promote UCLA innovation, research, teaching and entrepreneurship to benefit society; create economic value to support UCLA’s scholarly and educational missions and the State of California; and lead UCLA’s research community to bring innovation to market. Position Summary We offer a competitive salary and a great benefits package. Join our team of motivated professionals. Apply today! Salary & Compensation *UCLA provides a full pay range. Actual salary offers consider factors, including budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. Salary offers at the top of the range are not common. Visit UC Benefit package to discover benefits that start on day one, and UC Total Compensation Estimator to calculate the total compensation value with benefits. Qualifications Legal Experience Legal secretarial or Paralegal experience and/or training. (Required) Knowledge of U.S. Patent and foreign patent law, rules, and prosecution practices and related UC policies. (Required) Knowledge of Access, Excel, Word, PowerPoint and other software including advanced formatting and reviewing features to generate reports and other material to represent data in logical, concise and effective formats. Integrate information from multiple sources and format technical graphs. (Required) Skill to accurately proofread and format correspondence, reports and other materials. Ability to check accuracy of facts and substance of written material, including technical documents. Ability to write clear, concise, accurate, logical, and grammatically correct communications and deliverables. (Required) Ability to organize record-keeping and information retrieval systems. Demonstrated skill in maintaining accurate and complete records. Detail oriented. Maintain confidentiality of information and records. (Required) Working knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and practices. (Required) Skill in preparing presentations and in developing promotional and educational materials. (Required) Skill in working with frequent interruptions and competing priorities. Ability to work effectively under pressure of deadlines and maintain a high level of productivity. Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills. (Required) Demonstrated skill in communicating with a diverse constituency on the telephone, in writing and in person. Skill in developing effective working relationships with multiple offices. (Required) Demonstrated ability to work both independently and in a team-oriented environment to follow through on assignments with minimal direction and to independently prioritize work. (Required) Oral communication skills to speak effectively on a one-to-one basis and in small groups, to engage in fact finding, to convey information, and to clarify conceptual issues and policy matters with individuals at various organizational levels. (Required) Demonstrated ability to read, understand, and interpret a wide variety of complex information, correspondence, and legal documents. (Required) Demonstrated ability to exercise integrity and discretion in all matters and to protect confidential information dictated by assignment or policy; ability to use good judgment and sensitivity with regard to policy to identify and manage sensitive/confidential work duties with discretion. (Required) Special Conditions for Employment Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation. Live Scan Background Check: A Live Scan background check must be completed prior to the start of employment. Conflict of Interest: The position is subject to the University Conflict of Interest Code required by the Political Reform Act of 1974. The candidate(s) selected will be required to complete financial statements for public record. Schedule 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Union/Policy Covered 99-Policy Covered Complete Position Description https://universityofcalifornia.marketpayjobs.com/ShowJob.aspx?EntityID=38&jobcode=40108456