Internal Candidates Only* Law Student Assistant (San Francisco, CA) - SUMMER POSITION

The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) is seeking to hire five (5) Summer Law Student Assistants and one undergraduate student.
The Legal Division’s student internship provides rewarding and challenging limited-term employment at the CPUC and provides law students and undergraduate students with an opportunity to earn experience with legal practice in state service by allowing them to work directly under the close supervision of staff attorneys.
Please note: This is for internal candidates only.
Conditions of Employment This is a part-time, temporary, non-benefited, student position.
Employment in all positions with University Enterprises, Inc.
is dependent upon the mutual consent of University Enterprises, Inc.
and the employee.
This means that either University Enterprises, Inc.
or the employee can, at any time, terminate the employment relationship at will, with or without cause.
Depending on the type of position you are applying for, a pre-employment background check consisting of one or more of the following may be conducted: employment history, professional references, criminal check: educational verification (degree, license, or official transcript) or DMV clearance.
Applicants will be required to pass required pre-employment checks to the satisfaction of University Enterprises, Inc.
(UEI) and the hiring Agency or Department.
UEI does not allow students to hold more than one UEI Job at a time, or work in more than one account per pay period.
UEI employees who are considering leaving their current UEI Student assistant position for a different UEI student assistant positing should inform their supervisor in writing and provide at least a week’s notice.
UEI is not a multi-state employer.
UEI only employs candidates who live and work in the state of California.
If selected for the position you must reside in California and all work must be performed in the state of California.
Prerequisites Must be a college student attending classes during the regular term (fall, spring, and winter, if applicable), at one of the accredited colleges or universities on our affiliation list.
To view our current affiliation list please paste the following URL into your browser: https://www.
calinterns.
org/wp-content/uploads/Affiliation_List.
pdf Students must be enrolled at a minimum in six-semester units or nine-quarter units for undergraduate students; four-semester units or six-quarter units for graduate students.
Students declared major must match the major(s) listed in the job posting.
Majors/Fields of Study Law and Law Related Undergraduate Field of Study Work Schedule F lexible workdays and work hours, Monday – Friday, between 8 AM – 5 PM.
Final work schedule to be determined by supervisor.
Additional Work Schedule Student Assistant and Graduate Assistant employees generally work up to 24 hours per workweek (Sunday – Saturday) during the academic year and up to 40 hours per workweek during breaks; (winter, spring, and summer).
M inimum Qualifications Successfully completed at least one full year at an accredited law school by the time the clerkship starts for law students.
Interest in law-related matters for undergraduate students.
Preferred Qualifications Individuals who are, or have been, a dependent child in foster care, a homeless youth, or a formerly incarcerated youth as defined by Government Code section 18220 are encouraged to apply and will be given priority.
Please note that prior to appointment, individuals claiming preference under one of these categories will be required to furnish documentation establishing their eligibility.
Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritize work.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong organizational and analytical skills with the ability to multi-task.
Duties and Responsibilities Conducting legal and legislative research.
Preparing drafts of briefs, resolutions, and other legal documents.
Assisting in the preparation for litigation in administrative and court proceedings.
Other similar legal tasks.
Physical Requirements Sit for extended periods; frequently stand and walk; manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination; corrected hearing and vision to normal range; verbal communication; use of office equipment including computer workstations, telephones, calculators, copiers, printers, and scanners with or without reasonable accommodation.
Working Conditions Work is performed in an office environment.
Application Instructions Please complete all fields of the employment application.
Include your educational history in the “Educational Experience” section and any employment history in the “Employment Experience” section of our application.
Please only apply if you were invited to.
Internal candidates only.
External candidates will not be considered.
Apply by: April 1, 2024 The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) regulates privately owned electric, natural gas, telecommunications, water, railroad, rail transit, and passenger transportation companies, in addition to authorizing video franchises.
Our five Governor-appointed Commissioners, as well as our staff, are dedicated to ensuring that consumers have safe, reliable utility service at reasonable rates, protecting against fraud, and promoting the health of California’s economy.
To learn more visit www.
cpuc.
ca.
gov .
Based on your answers to one or more questions, it appears you do not meet the minimum qualifications for the position.
We are unable to move your application forward in the process.
If you have questions, please contact us at 916-278-7003 or email us at ueijobs@csus.
edu.