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City of Palo Alto Municipal Law Fellowship
The Palo Alto Office of the City Attorney invites recent graduates and current judicial clerks to apply for a Municipal Law Fellowship.
The Fellowship is a full-time, paid position beginning on or before Spring of 2024 for a limited term of two years.
The ideal candidate will have strong writing and speaking skills, a commitment to public service, and a willingness to engage in practical problem solving in a fast-paced environment.
As part of a small team of attorneys, the Municipal Law Fellow will have an opportunity to gain experience in all aspects of municipal practice, including both litigation and advice in constitutional law, land use regulation, utilities regulation, public contracting, labor and employment law, government tort liability, public ethics, and airport law.
While assignments and responsibilities may be tailored to the Municipal Law Fellow's specific interests, the Office of the City Attorney is committed to providing the Municipal Law Fellow with the breadth of training, experience, and professional development opportunities necessary to launch a successful career in public service.
Applicants are encouraged to apply early as possible.
Applications will be reviewed promptly upon receipt and screenings and interviews will begin as soon as posting requirements are met and a sufficient applicant pool is found.
A first round of review of applications will be conducted on December 4, 2023.
Applicants are asked to provide a resume, cover letter, transcript, references, and writing sample on the application.
Please direct any questions to cityattorney@cityofpaloalto.
org.
Benefits: The City offers outstanding benefits to our staff, including 12 paid holidays / year + paid vacation and management leave CalPERS Retirement Caltrain Pass Multiple HMO/PPO medical plan options for employees and their families Tuition Reimbursement and much more Essential Duties Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Updating local zoning code and drafting an emergency resolution to support development of affordable housing and other forms of shelter.
Researching and drafting a firearm safety ordinance, drawing on feedback from local legislators and advocates.
Supporting local publicly owned utility in initiating programs responsive to effects of climate change, including by responding to drought levels and supporting customers’ energy efficiency.
Advising public officials on identifying and managing conflicts of interest.
Ensuring City department practices comply with state and federal law, covering topics such as police and fire services, open meetings, and public records.
Revising internal City policies for constitutional compliance, such as City social media policies.
Reviewing state and local law and contracts to respond to questions of liability.
Responding to state and federal inquiries to promote physical and cyber security.
Working with various City departments to negotiate with and/or respond to the needs of private entity stakeholders, including universities, property developers, and local interest groups.
Weekly appearances in Santa Clara Superior Court representing the City in the prosecution of municipal code violations.
Advice to the City's zoning code enforcement team and representation in administrative hearings.
Researching legal issues and options for a Safe Parking program to support individuals living in vehicles.
Drafting an ordinance incentivizing all- electric power for new construction.
Minimum Qualifications Sufficient education, training and/or work experience to demonstrate position of the following knowledge and skills, which would typically be acquired through: Juris Doctorate.
Applicants must be law students in their final year at accredited law schools or joint degree programs, current judicial clerks recently graduated from accredited law schools, or attorneys in their first year of practice.
Licensing Requirements: Member in good standing with the California Bar or willingness to seek admission to the California Bar within one year of appointment.
Failure to gain admission to the California Bar within one year of appointment may result in termination.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION The Selection Process: Applicants will receive email recruitment status notifications.
Governmentjobs.
com account also has notification status updates.
Depending on the number of qualified applications received, the examination process may consist of supplemental questions, online assessment, written examination, practical performance, oral examination, or any combination to determine which candidate will move forward in the hiring process.
The screening process for this position typically may include a virtual recorded interview and/or panel interviews preceding final interviews with the hiring manager or their designee.
Our online application system is provided by NeoGov.
If you have problems while applying online, please contact NeoGov's Live Applicant Support at (855) 524-5627 between 6:00 AM and 5:00 PM Pacific Time, Monday - Friday.
The City of Palo Alto is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).
In compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (ADA), the City will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both perspective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
The City of Palo Alto offers its employees a generous benefit package, featuring family medical coverage, retirement, life insurance, plus 12 paid holidays per year.
Participation in a Governmental 457 Deferred Compensation Plan Fully paid employee and dependent Dental Plan Fully paid employee and dependent Vision Plan Fully paid Life and AD&D insurance equal to annual salary Flat Rate City paid medical contribution which may allow employees to select a fully paid health plan Fully paid Life Insurance equal to one-times annual salary Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance Long Term Disability plan 12 annual paid holidays Two to five weeks vacation annually depending on years of service per MOA 96 hours annual sick leave Direct Deposit Flexible Spending Account for Healthcare and Childcare expensesPublic Employees' Retirement System (PERS) 2% at 60 formula for Classic Employees One-year final compensation for 2% at 60 employees 2% at 62 formula for New CalPers Members Three-year final compensation for 2% at 62 employees only Retiree Medical benefits for employee and dependents after 10 years of servicePlease note: The City does not participate in CA State Disability Insurance (SDI) or Social Security.
Since they City does not participate in SDI, City employees are not eligible to claim against the State's Pregnancy Disability Leave or Paid Family Leave programs.
The Fellowship is a full-time, paid position beginning on or before Spring of 2024 for a limited term of two years.
The ideal candidate will have strong writing and speaking skills, a commitment to public service, and a willingness to engage in practical problem solving in a fast-paced environment.
As part of a small team of attorneys, the Municipal Law Fellow will have an opportunity to gain experience in all aspects of municipal practice, including both litigation and advice in constitutional law, land use regulation, utilities regulation, public contracting, labor and employment law, government tort liability, public ethics, and airport law.
While assignments and responsibilities may be tailored to the Municipal Law Fellow's specific interests, the Office of the City Attorney is committed to providing the Municipal Law Fellow with the breadth of training, experience, and professional development opportunities necessary to launch a successful career in public service.
Applicants are encouraged to apply early as possible.
Applications will be reviewed promptly upon receipt and screenings and interviews will begin as soon as posting requirements are met and a sufficient applicant pool is found.
A first round of review of applications will be conducted on December 4, 2023.
Applicants are asked to provide a resume, cover letter, transcript, references, and writing sample on the application.
Please direct any questions to cityattorney@cityofpaloalto.
org.
Benefits: The City offers outstanding benefits to our staff, including 12 paid holidays / year + paid vacation and management leave CalPERS Retirement Caltrain Pass Multiple HMO/PPO medical plan options for employees and their families Tuition Reimbursement and much more Essential Duties Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Updating local zoning code and drafting an emergency resolution to support development of affordable housing and other forms of shelter.
Researching and drafting a firearm safety ordinance, drawing on feedback from local legislators and advocates.
Supporting local publicly owned utility in initiating programs responsive to effects of climate change, including by responding to drought levels and supporting customers’ energy efficiency.
Advising public officials on identifying and managing conflicts of interest.
Ensuring City department practices comply with state and federal law, covering topics such as police and fire services, open meetings, and public records.
Revising internal City policies for constitutional compliance, such as City social media policies.
Reviewing state and local law and contracts to respond to questions of liability.
Responding to state and federal inquiries to promote physical and cyber security.
Working with various City departments to negotiate with and/or respond to the needs of private entity stakeholders, including universities, property developers, and local interest groups.
Weekly appearances in Santa Clara Superior Court representing the City in the prosecution of municipal code violations.
Advice to the City's zoning code enforcement team and representation in administrative hearings.
Researching legal issues and options for a Safe Parking program to support individuals living in vehicles.
Drafting an ordinance incentivizing all- electric power for new construction.
Minimum Qualifications Sufficient education, training and/or work experience to demonstrate position of the following knowledge and skills, which would typically be acquired through: Juris Doctorate.
Applicants must be law students in their final year at accredited law schools or joint degree programs, current judicial clerks recently graduated from accredited law schools, or attorneys in their first year of practice.
Licensing Requirements: Member in good standing with the California Bar or willingness to seek admission to the California Bar within one year of appointment.
Failure to gain admission to the California Bar within one year of appointment may result in termination.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION The Selection Process: Applicants will receive email recruitment status notifications.
Governmentjobs.
com account also has notification status updates.
Depending on the number of qualified applications received, the examination process may consist of supplemental questions, online assessment, written examination, practical performance, oral examination, or any combination to determine which candidate will move forward in the hiring process.
The screening process for this position typically may include a virtual recorded interview and/or panel interviews preceding final interviews with the hiring manager or their designee.
Our online application system is provided by NeoGov.
If you have problems while applying online, please contact NeoGov's Live Applicant Support at (855) 524-5627 between 6:00 AM and 5:00 PM Pacific Time, Monday - Friday.
The City of Palo Alto is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).
In compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (ADA), the City will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both perspective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
The City of Palo Alto offers its employees a generous benefit package, featuring family medical coverage, retirement, life insurance, plus 12 paid holidays per year.
Participation in a Governmental 457 Deferred Compensation Plan Fully paid employee and dependent Dental Plan Fully paid employee and dependent Vision Plan Fully paid Life and AD&D insurance equal to annual salary Flat Rate City paid medical contribution which may allow employees to select a fully paid health plan Fully paid Life Insurance equal to one-times annual salary Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance Long Term Disability plan 12 annual paid holidays Two to five weeks vacation annually depending on years of service per MOA 96 hours annual sick leave Direct Deposit Flexible Spending Account for Healthcare and Childcare expensesPublic Employees' Retirement System (PERS) 2% at 60 formula for Classic Employees One-year final compensation for 2% at 60 employees 2% at 62 formula for New CalPers Members Three-year final compensation for 2% at 62 employees only Retiree Medical benefits for employee and dependents after 10 years of servicePlease note: The City does not participate in CA State Disability Insurance (SDI) or Social Security.
Since they City does not participate in SDI, City employees are not eligible to claim against the State's Pregnancy Disability Leave or Paid Family Leave programs.
• Phone : (855) 524-5627
• Location : 250 Hamilton Avenue, Palo Alto, CA
• Post ID: 9006192567
