"CHRISTOPHER M. PATTI LEGAL FELLOW"

Position Summary

The UC Legal - Office of General Counsel (OGC), in partnership with Berkeley Law, offers a two-year full-time fellowship, commencing on or about September 2026, to a recent Berkeley Law graduate interested in exploring a career in public service.

The Christopher M. Patti Legal Fellowship is named for Berkeley's esteemed former Chief Campus Counsel, Christopher M. Patti. [Full background on Chris Patti].

The Christopher M. Patti Legal Fellowship Program provides a unique opportunity for a new lawyer to gain experience in the broad spectrum of issues facing public and non-profit entities. [Details on practice areas]. Under the supervision of OGC attorneys, the Fellows will conduct legal research; draft documents; attend client meetings, hearings, and negotiations, as appropriate and possible; and participate in other activities intended to expose the Fellows to the practice of law and substance of OGC's specialties. The Fellows would have the opportunity to work both at OGC and at the UC Berkeley Office of Legal Affairs.

Responsibilities

• 60% Client Service: Learns collaborative practices, provides counsel, research and communication.
• 20% Issue Management: Assess and manage priorities, risk analysis.
• 10% Administrative, Records, and Compliance Responsibilities: Record keeping, compliance.
• 10% Leadership: Practices values, mentors staff.

Required Qualifications

• Interest in public/non-profit careers, higher ed, CA policy. Excellent credentials, analytical skills.
• Collaboration, team work.
• Understanding of university legal issues.
• Communication skills.
• Capacity to develop into exceptional counselor.
• Drafting skills.
• Confidentiality, ethics.

Education: Required - J.D. from Berkeley Law within past 3 years (2024-2026).

License: California Bar member or sitting July 2026+.

Special Conditions

Hybrid work: Reside in CA, onsite Oakland at least 2 days/week.

Salary and Benefits

Job Title: Counsel 1
Payscale: $105,000 - $110,000 annual

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How to Apply

Attach cover letter and resume. First review: February 26, 2026. Open until filled.