Aoki Water Justice Clinic Staff Attorney; STDT LEGAL SVC Advisor

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Director of the Aoki Water Justice Clinic, advise clients on potential governance structures, regulatory and corporate compliance, funding options, and rate policies for their water systems; draft and negotiate local government consolidation agreements, land and water rights contracts, corporate bylaws, and asset transfer agreements; provide legal assistance to communities that seek funding for capital improvement projects for drinking water;

supervise Clinic students; design and present community education trainings; research and draft comment letters to administrative agencies and local governments on issues affecting drinking water; and develop and implement media strategies to raise awareness.

March 11, 2026 at 11:59pm

• Must be a member in good standing of the State Bar of California and maintain that standing through continuing legal education credits required by the State Bar.
• Required to hold a valid California driver's license, have a driving record that is in accordance with local policies/procedures, and/or enroll in the California Employer Pull Notice Program.
• JD from ABA-accredited law school; admission and good standing in the California Bar.
• Experience with environmental or land use law, transactional law, or with federal, state or municipal government 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, Lexis Nexis).
• Experience supervising and managing junior lawyers or law students.
• Commitment to working and teaching in a multicultural environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to serve clients from a wide variety of cultures and experiences.
• Commitment to public interest law and to the strategic and creative use of law for social change. Strong work ethic, attention to detail, initiative and organizational skills.

• Experience in community-based advocacy, community organizing, teaching, or rural legal services.
• Spanish language proficiency.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Willingness to travel as needed.

• 85% – Research, Analysis & Legal Representation
• 15% – Outreach and Campus Activities

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 Aoki Water Justice Clinic partners with community organizations and drinking water systems to address current failures in providing safe drinking water throughout rural California. The Clinic utilizes transactional legal tools as well as administrative and policy advocacy to remove the structural and financial barriers that limit low‑income communities' access to clean, safe, affordable drinking water.

• Salary or Pay Range: $102,400/yr. – $202,400/yr.
• Salary Frequency: Annual
• Salary Grade: Grade 25
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  Job Title:
  
  STDT LEGAL SVC ADVISOR 3
• UC Job Code: 000558
• Number of Positions: 1
• Appointment Type: Contract – 1 year contract with possibility of extension or conversion to career, based on funding
• 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)

• 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…