Part-time or full-time during summer 2027.  While most of the work can be remote, applicants living in California are preferred.* 

Starting Wage: Dependent on Experience, $30-45/hour. 

UPTE seeks a law clerk to support our Union’s work representing more than 29,000 employees working in healthcare, research and technical workers at the University of California (UC). We're involved in historic campaigns to organize physicians and IT workers. We've been growing at a fast pace both in the number of members and staff.  

DUTIES: ● Support the work of General Counsel and Deputy General Counsel in handling charges we filed with the California Public Employment Relations Board and in handling grievances being arbitrated. ● Support our advocate devoted solely to working with PERB on organizing matters. ● Not only do legal research and writing, but also interview workers to take declarations.  ● Support the work of our Research Department in pursuing enforcement of the Public Records Act.  

REQUIREMENTS: ● Enrolled in law school in the US. ● Some knowledge about unions, preferably a labor law class.  Applicants who have been union staff or active members are preferred. ● If living out of California, ability to work hours convenient to Californians. ● Ability to write in a clear compelling manner. ● Experience with research databases and methods. ● Ability to thrive under deadlines. ● Proven ability to work with diverse group of people. 

* LOCATION:  if you desire to work out of an office, we have office space available in Berkeley, and possibly other cities in California. 

SCHEDULE: Flexible work days. We're flexible about start and end date so long as the applicant will be with us for at least 10 weeks. Qualified candidates might continue part-time in fall. 

TO APPLY:  Email: jobs@upte-cwa.org.  Please include the following: ● A résumé with the months and years of employment for each position. ● A cover letter addressing your qualifications and ability to carry out the duties of the position as described above. ● Writing sample and law school transcript.