GRADUATE STUDENT ASSISTANT

State of California•San Francisco, CA

28d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Enforcement Unit of the California Coastal Commission is seeking talented, skilled, and knowledgeable law students to work in the Headquarters Enforcement Unit on cases brought to enforce the Coastal Act and to protect coastal resources up and down the State. The incumbent is assigned to work in the Headquarters Unit as a member of the Statewide Enforcement Program, which is within the Coastal Commission's Legal Division to obtain compliance with the Coastal Act in complex cases. The incumbent works under close supervision and at the direction of the Chief of Enforcement Supervising Counsel and the Deputy Chief of Enforcement and performs case research and analysis, assists in legal research, and in the preliminary work involved in preparing other legal matters. The incumbent is responsible for obtaining compliance with the Coastal Act via investigating and assisting Headquarters Enforcement Counsel in bringing cases to hearing before the Commission, assisting in drafting correspondence, and assisting in drafting and negotiating settlement documents, assisting in preparing and presenting proposed settlements or other Orders to the Commission in public hearings, assisting in monitoring compliance with Orders issued by the Commission, assisting in litigation support, and assisting in other policy and enforcement tasks. The incumbent also assists in identifying and analyzing potential environmental justice impacts in projects, and drafting environmental justice, diversity and inclusion provisions in Staff Reports, settlements, or other documents, consistent with the Commission's Environmental Justice Policy, as well as assisting in conducting tribal coordination and consultation for relevant projects, including communicating with and gathering information from tribes, assessing impacts to cultural and tribal resources and drafting findings in Staff Reports, settlements, or other documents, consistent with the Commission's Tribal Consultation Policy. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Requirements

Must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).
Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov.
All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
Resume is required and must be included.
Cover Letter
Writing Sample (5 pages or less)

Nice To Haves

Must be enrolled in an accredited Law School.
Specific knowledge of the policies, requirements, and enforcement provisions of the Coastal Act of 1976 and its implementing regulations; the Commission's permit processing procedures; the procedures for adoption of cease and desist orders, restoration orders, and administrative penalty actions; litigation processes; and legal concepts.
Knowledge of the functions and relationships of federal, state, county, and city governments, as well as regional councils of government and special districts.
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Ability to interact with coworkers and the public in a manner that promotes cooperation and dispute resolution.
Ability to organize and effectively manage a high workload.
Excellent written and oral communication skills and a commitment to excellence.

Responsibilities

Work in the Headquarters Enforcement Unit on cases brought to enforce the Coastal Act and to protect coastal resources.
Perform case research and analysis.
Assist in legal research and in the preliminary work involved in preparing other legal matters.
Investigate and assist Headquarters Enforcement Counsel in bringing cases to hearing before the Commission.
Assist in drafting correspondence, drafting and negotiating settlement documents.
Assist in preparing and presenting proposed settlements or other Orders to the Commission in public hearings.
Assist in monitoring compliance with Orders issued by the Commission.
Assist in litigation support and other policy and enforcement tasks.
Assist in identifying and analyzing potential environmental justice impacts in projects.
Draft environmental justice, diversity and inclusion provisions in Staff Reports, settlements, or other documents.
Assist in conducting tribal coordination and consultation for relevant projects.