Policy Director, Center for Consumer Law & Economic Justice (7399U), Berkeley La

Job ID

74074

Location

Main Campus-Berkeley

Full/Part Time

Full Time

About Berkeley

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Departmental Overview

The UC Berkeley Center for Consumer Law & Economic Justice, housed at Berkeley Law, works to establish equity and fairness in the marketplace. Through research, advocacy, policy, and teaching, the Center strives to apply robust consumer protection laws in places, and among people, where those laws haven't been used before, and to create a society in which economic, racial and social justice are available to all.

Position Summary

To accelerate the policy development and advancement aspect of the Center's work, the Policy Director will manage and carry out critical projects, as follows:

• Communicate and coordinate with academics to solicit and transform articles, papers, and op-eds into policy ideas that can be implemented by state and federal (and local) legislatures and regulatory agencies.
• Gather, solicit and develop policy ideas to be considered by advocates and potentially enacted by the California legislature and/or other legislative bodies willing to "go first" in considering new, cutting-edge policies.
• Elicit, organize, and provide a database of consumer rights & economic justice policy ideas from and for state-level advocates.
• Establish support and communication channels with government officials and employees at all (federal, state, local) levels.
• Partner with consumer protection advocacy organizations in California and around the nation to pilot cutting-edge consumer protection measures.
• Help lead the Center's communication and education efforts.
• Help coordinate and implement the Center's suite of conferences and events.
• Help draft amicus briefs and letters on behalf of the Center.
• Provide guidance on law students research projects with an emphasis on policy development and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Leads efforts to conduct complex analyses across a broad spectrum of programs, policies and initiatives in the area of consumer law and economic justice.
• Communicates and coordinates with academics to solicit and transform articles, papers, and op-eds into policy ideas related to consumer law and economic justice.
• Establishes support and communication channels with government officials and employees at all (federal, state, local) levels.
• Partners with consumer protection advocacy organizations in California and around the nation.
• Provides guidance on law student research projects with an emphasis on policy development and analysis.
• Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to organize and implement the Center's suite of conferences and events.
• Drafts amicus briefs in significant cases in courts around the nation.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge and experience with the legislative process and/or regulatory process.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to use discretion and maintain confidentiality.
• Advanced project management skills.
• Thorough knowledge of applicable policy analysis techniques.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training.

Preferred Qualifications

• MPA, MPP, or JD and/or equivalent experience/training.
• Legal and/or policy experience in economic justice, privacy, or related fields.

Salary & Benefits

Budgeted annual salary is $107,000.00 - $123,000.00. This is a 2yr, full-time (40 hours/week), contract appointment.

How to Apply

• To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter.

Other Information

• This is not a visa opportunity.
• This position is eligible for up to 20% remote work.

Conviction History Background

This is a designated position requiring fingerprinting and a background check.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.