Closing Date: 20th July, 2026
Description:
Job Summary:Under general direction, work collaboratively with the UC Davis Immigration Law Clinic attorneys and staff to provide legal assistance and representation to noncitizens, including those in detention facilities. Perform review, research, and analysis on immigration issues, including constitutional issues related to the rights of immigrants, detained and not detained. Perform legal screening consultations to determine eligibility for affirmative and defensive immigration relief. Represent clients at administrative proceedings and engage in administrative advocacy. Represent children in Special Immigrant Juvenile Status proceedings in California state court proceedings and before USCIS. Research immigration consequences of certain criminal offenses, identify forms of relief for noncitizen defendants, aid the client in collection of evidence for deportation defense, and assist the client in preparing immigration forms that will be required to assert an immigration defense. Develop Know Your Rights" materials for noncitizen defendants for distribution and other informational presentations when needed. Maintain up-to-date notes and records for internal and external reports. Collaborate with a broad spectrum of individuals and advocates on campaigns, media advocacy and policy changes, including medical and mental health professionals, child advocates and others. Keep up to date on changes to immigration policies. Design and present community education trainings; research and draft comment letters to administrative agencies and local governments on issues affecting policy-relevant research, education and public programming. Position will focus on clients in Sacramento, Solano, and Yolo Counties
Apply By Date
July 20, 2026 at 11:59pm
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications - For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload license and/or certification if required of the position
- JD from ABA-accredited law school; admission and good standing in the California Bar. Admitted to or eligible for admission to federal courts.
- Two+ years of experience with Immigration Law, or with federal, state or municipal government or criminal law. Experience interpreting, analyzing, and summarizing legal statutes, regulations, case law, documents, policies, and procedures; proficiency using legal research tools and services (e.g., Westlaw, LexisNexis, Bloomberg Law).
- Experience in trauma-informed lawyering.
- 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 immigration law community.
- Experience working with low-income immigrants and communicating with diverse groups
- Some knowledge of immigration law, including DALE, Asylum, U or T visas, a plus.
- Spanish-language skills (speaking, reading, writing) highly preferred
- Knowledge of UC Davis Law School and the Immigration Law Clinic.
- Spanish language proficiency. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Key Responsibilities:
- 85% - Research, Analysis & Legal Representation
- 15% - Outreach and Campus Activities
Department Overview:
The UC Davis School of Law is consistently ranked among the premier law schools in the United States overall and in terms of faculty and student quality and diversity. The school has nearly 600 Juris Doctor (JD) students enrolled in the full-time 3-year program, as well as a LL.M. Program, certificates in Public Service Law, Business Law, Criminal Law, Environmental Law, Immigration Law, Intellectual Property Law and Tax Law, and Joint Degree programs, including JD/MBA, and JD/MA.
The UC Davis Immigration Law Clinic partners with community service organizations to defend the rights of noncitizens and prevent the separation of families and prevent long term detention of immigrant children and adults. The Staff Attorney should have experience working with not-detained and detained immigrants, experience with the intersection of criminal law and immigration law, and constitutional law.
Position Information:
- Salary or Pay Range: $102,400.00/yr. - $202,400.00/yr.
- Salary Frequency: Annual
- Salary Grade: Grade 25
- UC Job Title: STDT LEGAL SVC ADVISOR 3
- UC Job Code: 000558
- Number of Positions: 1
- Appointment Type: Staff: Contract – 1 year contract with the possibility of renewal
- Percentage of Time: 100%
- Shift (Work Schedule): Monday – Friday, 8:00AM - 5:00PM
- Location: Davis, CA
- Union Representation: 99 - Non-Represented (PPSM)
- Benefits Eligible: Yes
- This position is hybrid (mix of on-site and remote work)
Benefits:
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 handy Benefits Summary for UC Davis Health Employees or Benefits Summary for UC Davis Employees and our Benefits Page.
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- 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 found here
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
- Lifting/Carrying 26-50 lbs - Never 0 Hours
- Lifting/Carrying over 50 lbs - Never 0 Hours
- Pushing/Pulling 0-25 Lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Pushing/Pulling 26-50 lbs - Never 0 Hours
- Pushing/Pulling over 50 lbs - Never 0 Hours
- Bending/Stooping - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Squatting/Kneeling - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Twisting - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) - Never 0 Hours
- Reaching overhead - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Keyboard use/repetitive motion - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
Environmental Demands
- Chemicals, dust, gases, or fumes - Never 0 Hours
- Loud noise levels - Never 0 Hours
- Marked changes in humidity or temperature - Never 0 Hours
- Microwave/Radiation - Never 0 Hours
- Operating motor vehicles and/or equipment - Never 0 Hours
- Extreme Temperatures - Never 0 Hours
- Uneven Surfaces or Elevations - Never 0 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 Hours
- Numerical 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
Work Environment:
- UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco free campus effective January 1, 2014. Smoking, the use of smokeless tobacco products, and the use of u