Summer Law Clerk – Youth Service Corps*

Job Description:

Summer Law Clerk – Youth Service Corps*

Description

The Position

The City of Riverside is accepting applications for two (2) Summer Law Clerks* - Youth Service Corps to establish an eligibility list that may be used to fill current and/or upcoming vacancies within this classification for up to six (6) months, but may be extended.

The Riverside City Attorney’s Office (RCAO) is comprised of the City Attorney, three Assistant City Attorneys, fourteen Deputy City Attorneys, four paralegals, and legal support specialists. The RCAO serves as corporate counsel to the City of Riverside, a charter city and municipal corporation. As such, the RCAO plays an integral role in the day-to-day operation of the City. In this regard, the RCAO serves as general counsel to the City Council and represents all City officers and employees in matters of law pertaining to their offices and appears for the City in actions or proceedings in which the City, its officers and employees are a party. The RCAO also approves the form of all contracts made by, and all bonds and certificates of insurance given to the City and prepares any and all proposed ordinances and/or resolutions for the City and amendments thereto. The RCAO prides itself in being able to keep the majority of its legal work in-house. As in-house counsel, attorneys routinely practice in the areas of administrative law, environmental law, land use law, torts and civil rights law, employment law, public utilities law, public contracts law, and other areas unique to the public sector.

Incorporated in 1870, the City of Riverside is California’s 12th-largest municipality (59th largest nationally) with a population of over 310,000 people and growing. The City also serves as the county seat for Riverside County. Riverside is home to the Eastern Division of the Federal District Court, Central District; the U.S. Bankruptcy Court; the California Court of Appeal, 4th Appellate District, Division Two; as well as the Superior Court of California for Riverside County, which encompasses civil, criminal, family and juvenile law courts.

This position will be part of our Youth Service Corps Internship Program. The Youth Service Corps Intern Program emphasizes three areas of service: food insecurity, climate change, and public service. It combines responsibilities, learning opportunities, and the chance to interact meaningfully with your community.

*The job classification being used is General Service Worker . Summer Law Clark - Youth Service Corp is a working title to reflect the current, specific need.

Work Performed

The Riverside City Attorney’s Office (RCAO) established an internship program over 15 years ago. What distinguishes an internship at the RCAO from other legal internships? Practical experience. Our interns have told us time and again that the RCAO provides interns with real legal work and responsibility. Interns who have become Certified Law Students have written and argued motions in the Superior Court and have made other appearances under the supervision of an attorney. Interns who are not Bar Certified may still prosecute or defend actions on behalf of the City in Small Claims Court. From a litigation perspective, interns also provide assistance in all phases of litigation including trial. However, the office does more than litigation. Interns also research and draft legal opinions regarding issues facing the City and help draft and revise provisions of the Riverside Municipal Code. Interns also attend meetings involving City Council and the City’s various Boards and Commissions.

Qualifications

To qualify for the Youth Service Corps program, you must be between the ages of 16 and 30 years old and meet two or more of these criteria:

• Have not participated in an AmeriCorps program
• May have difficulty finding employment
• Are low income
• Are unemployed and/or out of school
• Are/ were justice involved
• Are in/or transitioning from foster care, and/or
• Are engaged with the mental health or substance abuse system.

Note: While we encourage all interested candidates to apply, the Youth Service Corps requires that 75% of all hires through the program meet two (2) or more of the eligibility requirements listed above. Candidates who do not meet all eligibility requirements are still welcome to apply, but their application may not be available for grant funding.

Highly Desirable Qualifications:

• Law clerks must be in good standing and enrolled at an ABA- or California State Bar-accredited law school.
  
• Participation in law review, moot court, trial advocacy, and other extracurricular activities which emphasize legal research and writing skills are a plus
  

To apply, please complete the application and include a resume and a letter of interest.

Selection Process

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION:
1) Completed Employment Application
2) Completed Supplemental Questionnaire

PLEASE NOTE: FOR DIRECTIONS ON ATTACHING A DOCUMENT TO AN ON-LINE APPLICATION, OR GENERAL INFORMATION ON COMPLETING YOUR ON-LINE APPLICATION, CLICK HERE: (Application Guide).

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SCHEDULING ASSESSMENTS:
If you are selected to move forward in the assessment process, you may be required to self-schedule your appointment. You will be notified via email of your status and provided with self-scheduling instructions. Please check your email regularly following the closing date of this recruitment.

The selection process will begin with an employment application package screening, with the best qualified candidates being invited to participate further in the assessment process. This process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. Those who successfully complete the selection process will be placed on the eligibility list for this classification.

It is the responsibility of candidates with a disability requiring accommodation in the assessment process to contact the Human Resources Department in writing to request such accommodation prior to the closing date of this recruitment.

Appointment may be subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment background investigation, drug screen, and/or medical/physical examination.

NOTE: The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards. Candidates may reapply when there is a posting to establish an eligibility list.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Proof of education listed in your application will be requested at the time of conditional offer. Acceptable documentation consists of transcripts or degree, if applicable, by the accredited U.S. college or university.

Education obtained outside the United States (US) require one of the following options: An equivalency statement from an evaluation company certified by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) at http://www.naces.org/members.html or the Association of International Credential Evaluators Inc. (AICE) at http://aice-eval.org/members/ .An advanced-level degree from an accredited US college or university.
All applicants will be notified via e-mail or telephone of their application status and the assessment dates/times/locations after the closing date of this announcement.

THE PROVISIONS OF THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT DO NOT CONSTITUTE AN EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED CONTRACT.

Temporary Variable & Full-Time

Employees hired in a temporary position working "variable" part-time hours (less than 30 hrs/week) may be eligible to enroll in a health insurance plan offered by the City upon meeting full-time eligibility at the end of their measurement period (12 months). Employees hired in a temporary full-time (more than 30 hrs/week) position will be eligible to enroll in a health insurance plan offered by the City upon hire.

All temporary employees are automatically enrolled in a mandatory Deferred Compensation plan in lieu of Social Security. Temporary employees are also eligible for paid sick leave as outlined in the Fringe Benefits and Salary Plan, Section 7. Employees may be eligible for CalPERS membership upon hire if they are already a CalPERS member, Tier designation is based on membership date. If no prior CalPERS membership exists, employees must meet CalPERS eligibility requirements before being brought into CalPERS membership.

Closing Date/Time: 2/27/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Salary:

$20.00 Hourly