Legal Intern Job at Bay Area Air Quality Management District, San Francisco, CA

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  • Bay Area Air Quality Management District
  • San Francisco, CA

Job Description

The Bay Area Air Quality Management District is the government agency responsible for protecting air quality in the San Francisco Bay Area. The Air District is tasked with regulating stationary sources of air pollution in the nine counties that surround San Francisco Bay: Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, southwestern Solano, and southern Sonoma counties. It is governed by a 24-member Board of Directors composed of locally elected officials from each of the nine counties. The Air District’s mission is to create a healthy breathing environment for every Bay Area resident, while protecting and improving public health, air quality and the global climate.

The Air District is recruiting for the position of LEGAL INTERN in the Legal Office. This is a temporary, exempt summer position. There are two (2) vacancies.

DEFINITION

Under close supervision by a licensed attorney, performs various work related to, and in support of, legal casework being undertaken by attorneys in the Legal Division. The intern gains practical work experience assisting the Air District’s attorneys, while following guidelines and procedures defined by the Legal Division.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

Legal Intern is a temporary training position for current law students and recent law school graduates. Interns will apply their legal education to work and gain practical experience assisting experienced attorneys on a variety of cases and projects. Interns will gain valuable environmental law and regulatory experience.
Examples of Duties for this Position

(Illustrative only)

Conduct legal research and prepare legal memoranda for review by attorneys.

Assist attorneys in the preparation of routine cases, often involving a specialized body of law.

Assist attorneys in reviewing air quality regulations and policies.

Monitor legal developments, including proposed legislation and court decisions, evaluate their impacts on Air District operations, and recommend appropriate action.

Attend and take notes at Air District departmental, board and committee meetings.

Maintain, organize, and track accurate records, and compile reports of work performed.

Provide support for special projects, as needed.

Perform related duties, as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications

Education & Experience:

Must be enrolled in and have completed the first year at an accredited law school (summer enrollment not required), or have recently graduated from an accredited law school and be studying for the California bar exam or awaiting admission to the California bar after completion of the bar exam.

Tagged as: Law/Policy

Job Tags

Temporary work, Work experience placement, Summer work,

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