FELLOW, LEXLAB
LexLab
Class: Level 1 / Class 2038 / Exempt / Temporary Part Time (0.5 FTE) / Benefitted
Anticipated Hiring Range: $47,788-$50,000
Posting Date: 5/15/25
THE ROLE
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 social media channels), and relationship building among the legal, tech, academic, and finance communities. This is a temporary contracted position.
The research and writing will relate to artificial intelligence and the law, 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, 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.
RESPONSIBILITIES
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;
- Event planning and coordination;
- 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;
- Lead event production and all related content creation for large scale public events as well as smaller panels and events
REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
College graduate with 1-2 years relevant experience or proven interest, and at least a BA or BS from a top-tier school. The position is well-suited for a recent college graduate considering law school.
DESIRED 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 producing video and audio segments;
- Event planning experience;
- 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
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 of working at LexLab:
- Access to many UC Hastings Law resources, such as the ability to drop in on law classes;
- Networking opportunities within the Bay Area Legal and Tech communities;
- Great work life balance and flexibility;
- Exposure to a law school environment and the legal profession
BENEFITS
Health and Welfare Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental and vision 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 (a defined benefit plan)
- 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 the applications received, only the better qualified applicants may be contacted for an interview. The position is open until filled.
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.