LEXLAB FELLOW

LexLab

Classification : Level 1 / Class Code 2038 / Exempt / Part-Time (0.5 FTE) / Benefits-Eligible / Remote-Eligible

Anticipated Full-Time Hiring Rate: $ 52,000 (commensurate with qualifications)

THE ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES

UC Law SF seeks a Fellow to support LexLab, a community hub for legal technology and innovation situated in the law school. The Fellow's responsibilities will consist of the following duties: research, writing, speaking, event planning and hosting, project management, external and internal communication management (including podcasts and social media channels), and relationship building among the legal, tech, academic, and finance communities. This is a 1-yr contract position with the opportunity to renew based on funding and performance.

The research and writing will relate to artificial intelligence, legal technology, access to justice, regulatory reform, and public policy. The Fellow will act as an ambassador for the program within the UC Law SF community and the broader tech, academic and policy communities in California. This will include communicating with law firms, startups, incubators, public policy groups and investors.

The Fellow will report to the Director of LexLab and the Director of Applied Innovation at UC Law SF.

The ideal candidate will have at least 1-2 years of professional experience, including research and writing, project management, communications, podcasting and developing a social media presence. Candidates with a strong academic background and proven interest in law, technology, or access to justice will also be considered.

Typical duties and responsibilities consist of, but are not limited to, the following:

• Work closely and collaboratively with Director of LexLab and Director of Applied Innovation to make data-driven strategic decisions and prioritize goals;
• Data gathering and data analysis;
• Writing reports and papers as well as short-form content for social media;
• Project manage and coordinate with different departments and partners to successfully pursue new initiatives;
• Collaborate with Director of LexLab and Director of Applied Innovation to grow LexLab's network and visibility within the greater tech community;
• Organize project planning, weekly meetings, and presentations;
• Lead event production and all related content creation for large scale public events as well as smaller panels and events;
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree required
• 1-2 years of relevant experience preferred, although candidates with a strong academic background and proven interest in law, technology, or access to justice will also be considered.

**KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES **

REQUIRED

• Entrepreneurial outlook;
• Self-starter;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills;
• Excellent interpersonal skills;
• Must be energetic, articulate, detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment;

PREFERRED

• Experience with or ability to learn databases such as Westlaw and Lexis; as well as data gathering and analysis programs such as Microsoft Excel, Stata, and Qualtrix;
• Experience with or ability to learn empirical research protocols;
• Experience with or ability to learn CRM software;
• Graphic design experience and familiarity with Adobe Creative Cloud;
• Basic web design experience;
• Experience producing video and audio segments

As with many startups, LexLab is set up as an open, cooperative workspace, rather than individual offices. The Fellow must be comfortable with that working environment.

BENEFITS

Health and Welfare Benefits

• Comprehensive medical insurance coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts for transportation-related, healthcare and dependent care expenses
• Employee Assistance Program

For your Financial Future

• Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, and Legal Insurance
• University of California Retirement Plan
• Voluntary Deferred Compensation Plans/Pre-tax Retirement Savings Programs

For your Work/Life Balance

• Fifteen paid holidays per year
• Generous vacation and sick leave
• Commuter Benefits Program

THE HIRING PROCESS

This position has been designated as “sensitive” and requires a pre-employment background check.

Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please contact Human Resources if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Applicants who meet the position requirements will be competitively evaluated to identify the individuals whose breadth and depth of experience and education most closely relate to the stated requirements and the needs of the College. Depending on the quality and number of applications received, only the better qualified applicants may be contacted for an interview. The position is open until filled.

The skills listed above are comprehensive, and we understand there are great candidates who possess only a subset of those skills, or who have other important skills. If you match some of these skills, please do not hesitate to apply.

UC Law SF is an equal opportunity employer. UC Law SF strives to provide a diverse and inclusive educational environment that fosters cultural awareness, mutual understanding and respect. UC Law SF is interested in candidates who will contribute to diversity and equal opportunity in higher education through their teaching. Qualified women and members of underrepresented minority groups are strongly encouraged to apply.