City Of San Mateo, CA San Mateo , CA 94401
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: San Mateo City Attorney's Office 55 West 3rd Ave., San Mateo, CA 94402Hours: Flexible schedule" /> Legal Clerk Intern
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Legal Clerk Intern
San Mateo
Legal Clerk Intern
Unpaid Internship
Category
Legal
Job Type
Internship
Close Date
5/15/2024 at 5pm or until 100 applicants
Salary
$0.00-$0.00
Additional Questionnaires
None
About San Mateo
San Mateo is a city of more than 100,000 residents located in San Mateo County, California, on the San Francisco Peninsula. One of the City's strengths is its diversity, both in the ethnic makeup and the physical development of the community. San Mateo has a vibrant business and retail environment with national and international businesses, two major shopping centers and an active downtown.
You would be joining over 500 people whose mission it is to serve the San Mateo community with a collaborative, innovative and professional spirit. We are looking for someone who embodies our shared values of respect, creativity, inclusivity, transparency, and integrity in their words and actions.
Look at some of the reasons why the City of San Mateo is a great place to work, https://youtu.be/_GTIzeSpc_g.
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Location
55 West 3rd Ave San Mateo, 94403
Description
The City of San Mateo invites applications for the position of:
Position: Legal Clerk Intern
Salary: Unpaid
Job Type: Internship
Location: San Mateo City Attorney's Office
55 West 3rd Ave., San Mateo, CA 94402
Hours: Flexible schedule
Application: An official City of San Mateo employment application and supplemental questionnaire is required.
Closing Date: May 15, 2024 or upon receipt of the first 100 applications and supplemental questionnaires
THE POSITION: Assist staff attorneys in providing a wide range of professional legal services to City departments, City Council, and various boards and commissions.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
TYPICAL ASSIGNMENTS: The primary projects will most likely include the following:
Perform legal research and prepare memos on various legal issues for City departments, the City Council, and various boards and commissions.
Assist with preparing and drafting ordinances, resolutions, administrative policies, contracts, deeds, leases and other legal documents and instruments; assist with reviewing such documents and offering opinions regarding legal compliance when presented to the City for consideration by an outside agency.
Assist with investigation of claims and complaints against the City and recommend action to be taken.
Assist the attorneys with preparing cases for administrative hearings.
Assist in responding to citizen complaints and requests for information.
Assist attorneys acting as staff counsel to the Planning Commission, Personnel Board, and other boards and commissions.
Assist in the preparation of cases for small claims court.
In addition, the intern may work on a variety of other projects depending upon their time and interests.
HOW TO APPLY: Interested candidates should submit an official City of San Mateo employment application and supplemental questionnaire by May 15, 2024 on-line on CalOpps.org.
or
Submit an official City of San Mateo application and supplemental questionnaire by May 15, 2024 to the City of San Mateo Human Resources Department, 330 W. 20th Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94403
SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE: Please submit a cover letter discussing your interest and experience as they relate to this position.
For additional information, contact by e-mail at cityattorneysoffice@cityofsanmateo.org.
Job PDF:
Legal Clerk Internship Announcement March 2024 .pdf
City Of San Mateo, CA