Legal Fellow at UC Davis & UC Davis Health

Wheaton College; Davis (CA); Hybrid; USD 713,000 - 1,251,000; Full time

Job summary

UC Davis Labor and Community Center seeks a Legal Fellow to support Northern California worker outreach and education initiatives. The role involves providing legal technical assistance, staffing clinics and offering individual representation; hybrid schedules are negotiable.

The position is full-time, based at UC Davis, with a one-year contract and potential renewal. Salary ranges from $63,900 to $112,100 per year, paid monthly, with benefits and a policy-focused mission to support farmworkers,

Qualifications

• JD degree; must be licensed to practice law in CA within one year of employment.
• Labor Law experience or coursework during law school.
• Experience with immigrants or vulnerable populations (e.g., DALE-eligible workers, asylum seekers).
• Experience drafting, editing and proofreading complex legal documents and conducting research.
• Cultural responsiveness and cross-cultural communication skills; ability to work with diverse groups.
• Excellent written and oral communication; ability to collaborate and multitask.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines in hybrid/remote settings.

Responsibilities

• Research, analyses and provide legal representation (85%).
• Outreach, planning and development (15%).

Skills

Labor Law

Immigrant/ Vulnerable populations

Legal writing

Cross-cultural communication

Written & oral communication

Organization & multitasking

Hybrid/Remote collaboration

Education

JD Degree

Job description

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The UC Davis Labor and Community Center seeks a fellow to join our Northern California worker outreach and education project. This is a one-year position, with the possibility of renewal for another year.

Under direction of the co-directors of the Labor Center, the UC Davis Labor and Community Center Legal Fellow will support the Labor Center’s initiatives in Northern California counties, including providing legal technical assistance to worker- and community-based organizations, coordinating and staffing legal clinics, and providing individual representation before administrative agencies. This is a full-time position, based at UC Davis. Hybrid schedules for this position are negotiable.

Apply By Date

October 9, 2025 at 11:59pm

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications - For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload license and/or certification if required of the position

• JD Degree. Must be licensed to practice law in California within one (1) year of employment.
• Must have some Labor Law experience, which may include taking the course in law school.
• Experience working with immigrants, or experience working with vulnerable populations, including DALE-eligible workers, asylum seekers, survivors of abuse, victims of crime, or human trafficking victims.
• Experience writing, editing and proofreading complex legal documents including conducting research, analyzing data to prepare various papers, proposals and other pieces to meet time-sensitive deadlines with attention to details.
• Record of cultural responsiveness and cross-cultural communication skills. Ability to work effectively with people of diverse backgrounds, lived experiences, and communication styles.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills. Ability to work collaboratively and multi-task.
• Excellent organizational skills with ability to work on multiple projects in a deadline-oriented environment. Ability to prioritize tasks. Experience working successfully and communicating in hybrid and/or remote environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with faculty members, high level administrators, and professionals in the critical race and nation studies community.
• Some knowledge of immigration law, including DALE, Asylum, U or T visas, a plus.
• Knowledge of UC Davis Law School and its Labor and Community Center of the Greater Capital Region.

Key Responsibilities

• 85% - Research, Analyses & Legal Representation
• 15% - Outreach, Planning and Development

Department Overview

The Labor and Community Center of the Greater Capital Region, based at the UC Davis School of Law, represents the growing upsurge of labor organizing across the region, across the state and nationally. We are committed to policy-relevant research, education and public programming that serves the labor movement and social justice struggles more broadly not only in the Greater Sacramento region, but also in rural Northern California and parts of the San Joaquin Valley. Given our proximity to the state capital, we have a role and responsibility to address issues of state-wide concern. Our work is especially centered on the most marginalized and vulnerable, like farmworkers and domestic workers, who fall outside of labor law protections; immigrant workers who are made to feel like they have no labor rights due to their legal status; and guest and gig workers who are proliferating as employers find more and more ways to extract profits from their employees. We are committed to working collaboratively with a diverse range of stakeholders representing trade unions, workers' organizations and other groups addressing issues that working people face not just to advance scholarly debates about workers, but, just as importantly, to advance toward the goal of a worker-centered economy and research for the public good.

POSITION INFORMATION

• Salary or Pay Range: $63,900/yr. - $112,100/yr.
• Salary Frequency:Monthly
• Salary Grade: Grade 20
• UC Job Title: LEGAL SVC ADVISOR 2
• UC Job Code: 007206
• Number of Positions: 1
• Appointment Type: Staff: Contract - 1 year contract with possibility of extension
• Percentage of Time: 100%
• Shift (Work Schedule): Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm
• Location:Davis, CA
• Union Representation: 99 - Non-Represented (PPSM)
• Benefits Eligible:Yes
• This position is hybrid (mix of on-site and remote work)

Outstanding benefits and perks are among the many rewards of working for the University of California. UC Davis offers a full range of benefits, resources and programs to help you bring your best self to work, as well as to help you and your family achieve your health, wellness, financial and career goals. Learn more about the benefits below and eligibility rules by visiting either our handyBenefits Summary for UC Davis Health Employees orBenefits Summary for UC Davis Employees and ourBenefits Page .

If you are represented by a union, benefits are negotiated between the University of California (UC) and your union and finalized in a contract. Read your bargaining unit's employment contract, stay abreast of current negotiations and learn about collective bargaining at UC: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/labor/bargaining-units/index.html

• High quality and low-cost medical plans to choose from to fit your family’s needs
• UC pays for Dental and Vision insurance premiums for you and your family
• Extensive leave benefits including Pregnancy and Parental Leave, Family & Medical Leave
• Paid Holidays annually as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
• Paid Time Off/Vacation/Sick Time as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
• Continuing Education (CE) allowance and Education Reimbursement Program as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
• Access to free professional development courses and learning opportunities for personal and professional growth
• WorkLife and Wellness programs and resources
• On-site Employee Assistance Program including access to free mental health services
• Supplemental insurance offered including additional life, short/long term disability, pet insurance and legal coverage
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSFL) Qualified Employer & Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program for qualified roles
• Retirement benefit options for eligible roles including Pension and other Retirement Saving Plans. More information on our retirement benefits can be foundhere

Physical Demands

• Standing - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Walking - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Sitting - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Lifting/Carrying 0-25 Lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Pushing/Pulling 0-25 Lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Bending/Stooping - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Squatting/Kneeling - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Twisting - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Reaching overhead - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Keyboard use/repetitive motion - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours

Mental Demands

• Sustained attention and concentration - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Complex problem solving/reasoning - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Ability to organize & prioritize - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Communication skills - Frequent 3 to 6 HoursNumerical skills - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Constant Interaction - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Customer/Patient Contact - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Multiple Concurrent Tasks - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco free campus effective January 1, 2014. Smoking, the use of smokeless tobacco products, and the use of unregulated nicotine products (e-cigarettes) will be strictly prohibited on any UC Davis owned or leased property, indoors and outdoors, including parking lots and residential space.
• Work occasional flexible schedule to meet operational needs.

Special Requirements – Please contact your recruiter with questions regarding which activities apply by position

• This is a critical position, as defined by UC Policy and local procedures, and as such, employment is contingent upon clearing a criminal background check(s) and may include drug screening, medical evaluation clearance and functional capacity assessment

Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

A Culture of Opportunity and Belonging

At UC Davis, we’re committed to solving life’s most urgent challenges and building a healthier, more resilient world. We believe in growing through every challenge, continually striving to improve, and welcoming new perspectives that strengthen our community. We recognize that a vibrant and innovative organization values both individual strengths and shared purpose. The best ideas often emerge when people with different experiences come together.

As you consider joining UC Davis, we invite you to explore ourPrinciples of Community , ourClinical Strategic Plan andstrategic vision for research and education. We believe you belong here. The University of California, Davis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.

To view the University of California’s Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit:https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination

Because we want you to feel seen and valued, our recruitment process at UC Davis supports openness and authenticity. Research shows that some individuals hesitate to apply unless they meet every qualification. You may be an excellent fit for this role-or the next one. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every listed requirement. #YouBelongHere

To learn more about our background check program, please visit:https://hr.ucdavis.edu/departments/recruitment/ucd/selection/background-checks