Legal Intern (Unpaid)
About The Position
The City Attorney’s Office is opening an opportunity for a pre-law student to join as an unpaid legal intern for course credit purposes. The City Attorney’s Office serves as the chief legal advisor for the City of Morro Bay, provides legal advice and representation to the City Council, City Manager, and City departments, and oversees all the City's legal affairs to ensure the City’s activities comply with applicable laws and minimizes liability. This is an opportunity for a talented and motivated pre-law student to gain exposure and experience with local municipal law. The Legal Intern will have the opportunity to work with the City Attorney and other staff on projects directed by the City Attorney, including those related to legal research and drafting, public contracting, resolution and ordinance drafting, open meeting laws, code enforcement, and litigation. The intern assignment will take place at City Hall, 595 Harbor Street, Morro Bay, CA 93442.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled undergraduate students in a pre-law or similar concentration.
- Approved for an internship course credit program.
Responsibilities
- Work with the City Attorney and other staff on projects directed by the City Attorney.
- Conduct legal research and drafting.
- Assist with public contracting.
- Assist with resolution and ordinance drafting.
- Assist with matters related to open meeting laws.
- Assist with code enforcement.
- Assist with litigation.
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Career Level
Intern
