Legal Intern (Unpaid)

City of Morro Bay

Morro Bay, CAOn-siteInternship

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Location: Morro Bay, CA
Work style: On-site
Job type: Internship
Posted: Oct 19; 1 day ago

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City of Morro Bay

Government Administration · 51 to 200 employees

The City of Morro Bay is a vibrant waterfront community located on the Central Coast of California. Known for its temperate, mild climate year-round, it is a tourist destination frequented by many seeking cooler temperatures as well as its status as one of the few working fishing ports in the state.

The City is a major destination for visitors seeking outdoor adventure and appreciation of the pristine environment, with opportunities for bird watching, marine mammal viewing (including seals, otters, and whales), kayaking, paddling boarding, surfing, biking, boat tours and more.

The City of Morro Bay government has approximately 80 employees and is a full-service municipality. The focus of governance continues to be preserving the quality of life and enhancing economic development opportunities at both the waterfront and the Downtown Business District.

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What you'll do

Work with the City Attorney and staff on assigned projects involving legal research and drafting, public contracting, resolutions and ordinances, open meeting laws, code enforcement, and litigation.
Support the City Attorney’s Office in its legal affairs and its work advising and representing the City.

What you need

Applicants must be currently enrolled undergraduate students in a pre-law or similar concentration and approved for an internship course-credit program.
No prior experience is required.

Key skills

Legal ResearchLegal DraftingPublic ContractingResolution DraftingOrdinance DraftingOpen Meeting LawsCode EnforcementLitigationMunicipal Law

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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.