Job Description
Law Fellow Position at a Highly Regarded Law Firm: - One-year fellowship for recent law school graduate - Direct client contact and mentorship from firm attorneys - Gain hands-on experience in all areas of municipal and public entity law - Transactional and litigation matters including attendance at public meetings, legal research, and drafting contracts - Opportunity to work with private clients in various practice areas - Juris Doctor degree and strong academic background required - Salary: $105,000 with generous benefits - Applications accepted until position is filled
H1: Law Fellow Position at a Highly Regarded Law Firm H2: Gain Valuable Experience and Mentorship in Municipal and Public Entity Law
The Law Fellow position at a highly regarded law firm offers a unique opportunity for a recent law school graduate to gain valuable hands-on experience and work closely with firm attorneys. This one-year fellowship will provide direct client contact and mentorship in all areas of municipal and public entity law, including both transactional and litigation matters.
Direct Mentorship and Hands-On Experience: - Work closely with firm attorneys and receive direct mentorship - Gain hands-on experience in all areas of municipal and public entity law - Opportunity to learn how to practice in both transactional and litigation matters
Transactional Matters: - Attend public meetings and gain experience in public entity law - Draft ordinances and resolutions - Perform legal research and provide advice on various legal issues - Review and draft contracts
Litigation Responsibilities: - Prepare pleadings and assist in drafting discovery requests and responses - Perform legal research in areas such as dangerous condition, civil rights, and constitutional law - Gain experience in code enforcement
Opportunity to Work in Other Practice Areas: - The firm also represents private clients in business, employment, estate planning, construction, and real estate matters - Law fellow may have the opportunity to work in these practice areas as well
Qualifications: - Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school - Strong academic background - Excellent writing and communication skills - Expected to have taken the California Bar exam either before joining the firm or within a few months of starting the fellowship
Salary and Benefits: - Salary: $105,000 - Generous benefits including paid medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance - Equal opportunity employer
Application Process: - Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, transcript, writing sample, and list of at least 2 references to **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW*** - Please indicate “Law Fellow” in the subject line - Applications will be accepted until the position is filled
Join our team at a highly regarded law firm and gain valuable experience and mentorship in all areas of municipal and public entity law. Apply now for the Law Fellow position and take the first step towards a successful legal career.
