Lead Policy Advocate for Parole Reform & Coalitions

UnCommon Law; United States; Hybrid; USD 99,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

HRA/FSAs

PSLF support

Flexible time off

Retirement plans

Public holidays & sick leave

Job summary

UnCommon Law in Oakland, CA seeks an Associate Director of Policy and Advocacy to lead day-to-day legislative and regulatory advocacy, translate strategy into campaigns, and manage policy research. The role collaborates with cross-functional teams to advance California parole reform and engages coalitions and stakeholders to drive impact.

The exempt position reports to the Director of Policy and Advocacy with a salary range of $99,000–$118,250 plus commensurate with experience; travel to

Qualifications

• 4-11+ years of legislative, policy, or legal advocacy experience.
• Experience in post-conviction advocacy, indigent defense, public defense, criminal legal reform, or related practice areas.
• Strong understanding of and experience navigating legislative and regulatory processes, including lobbying and legislative advocacy (within California strongly preferred).
• Experience building relationships and working effectively with policymakers, legislative staff, government agencies, and other key stakeholders.
• Experience analyzing legislation and regulations and drafting legislation, legislative amendments, or related policy proposals.
• Strong written communication skills, with experience translating complex legal and policy issues for diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Legislative & Regulatory Advocacy: Lead day-to-day advocacy on UnCommon Law's priorities; analyze proposed legislation and regulations; draft legislation, amendments, and regulatory comments; coordinate strategy; conduct direct lobbying and education with lawmakers; represent the organization in hearings and meetings; monitor deadlines.

Skills

Policy advocacy

Legislation analysis

Lobbying

Stakeholder engagement

Policy writing

Coalition leadership

Project management

Communication

Education

J.D. or equivalent

Job description

UnCommon Law in Oakland, CA seeks an Associate Director of Policy and Advocacy to lead day-to-day legislative and regulatory advocacy, translate strategy into campaigns, and manage policy research. The role collaborates with cross-functional teams to advance California parole reform and engages coalitions and stakeholders to drive impact.

The exempt position reports to the Director of Policy and Advocacy with a salary range of $99,000–$118,250 plus commensurate with experience; travel to