What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Intern (Unpaid) position at City of Morro Bay?
This is an unpaid internship.
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.
Qualification Guidelines
Education: Currently enrolled undergraduate students in a pre-law or similar concentration and approved for an internship course credit program.
Experience: None required
Application Process
Individuals can apply through the City website at https://www.morrobayca.gov/832/Employment-Opportunities
Application Deadline
Position is open until filled.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. It is the City's policy to ensure equal employment opportunity for all persons seeking employment or promotion to assure equal employment opportunity based upon ability and fitness to all persons regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, childbirth, breast-feeding, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity, gender expression, genetic characteristics or information, military or veteran's status, and/or any other category protected by federal and/or state law.
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.
Qualification Guidelines
Education: Currently enrolled undergraduate students in a pre-law or similar concentration and approved for an internship course credit program.
Experience: None required
Application Process
Individuals can apply through the City website at https://www.morrobayca.gov/832/Employment-Opportunities
Application Deadline
Position is open until filled.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. It is the City's policy to ensure equal employment opportunity for all persons seeking employment or promotion to assure equal employment opportunity based upon ability and fitness to all persons regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, childbirth, breast-feeding, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity, gender expression, genetic characteristics or information, military or veteran's status, and/or any other category protected by federal and/or state law.