Zuckerberg San Francisco General
Law Fellow - 2025/2026 - City Attorney's Office (8175)
Zuckerberg San Francisco General, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
Law Fellow - 2025/2026 - City Attorney's Office (8175)
Job Code and Title: 8175-Law FellowFill Type: Temporary ExemptAppointment Type:
Temporary Exempt (TEX) position; individuals who are appointed to Exempt Positions are appointed at the pleasure of their appointing officer and are considered to be "at-will." The duration of this position is expected to be approximately one year.Application Opening:
October 8, 2024Application Deadline:
Extended to November 1, 2024, at 5:00 p.m.
(was October 29, 2024)Compensation Range:
$133,146 - $140,530
The Law Fellow position has a 2-step salary scale, with a current step 1 salary of $133,146 and a step 2 salary of $140,530. The successful applicant is appointed to salary step 1 if they are not admitted to practice law in California, and step 2 if they are admitted to practice law in California. A fellow appointed at step 1 will move to step 2 when they are admitted to practice law in California, if that occurs during the fellowship year.
Recruitment ID:
RTF0151968-01155433About the OfficeThe Office is an innovative, nationally-recognized municipal law office working to protect and advance the rights and interests of the City and County of San Francisco and its residents. With nearly 350 talented and dedicated employees, we provide exceptional legal services to the City’s Mayor, Board of Supervisors, officials, and departments. Our work empowers City leaders with effective, responsive, and creative legal solutions and representation so they can deliver critical public services.The Office recognizes that diversity in the backgrounds, identities, ideas, and lived experiences of our employees enriches our workplace and enhances our work. We aspire to recruit, employ, retain, and promote talented individuals representing the full spectrum of our community. We welcome all candidates, including candidates of any race, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, and age, and candidates with disabilities.The Office offers a hybrid remote work schedule for eligible employees, with three days onsite and up to two days remote.The San Francisco City Attorney’s Office (Office) Law Fellow Program offers a unique and rewarding one-year professional opportunity for a recent law school graduate to gain direct experience in a specific aspect of municipal law practice. The Office has one position for the year. The successful applicant must be available for full-time work beginning September/October 2025.The Law Fellow position is open to the following individuals (eligibility criteria):Recent graduates of a law school at an HBCU (Historically Black College and University).Recent graduates of the Legal Education Opportunity Program (LEOP) offered at UC Law San Francisco.Recent graduates of the University of San Francisco School of Law Academic Support Program.Recent law school graduates who come from disadvantaged educational, economic, social, or physical backgrounds.Those who became eligible to practice law by completing the State Bar of California’s Law Office Study Program in 2024 or 2025.An applicant does not need to be admitted to practice law in California to apply for or be appointed to the Law Fellow position.Our Law Fellow will receive on-the-job training, a direct role in legal research, writing, and other aspects of the specific practice area, career development programming, and mentorship advice from experienced deputies in our Office.Desired QualificationsDemonstrated interest in public service.Demonstrated interest in the specific practice area for which the applicant has applied.Strong writing skills.Commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.ApplicationTo apply for this position, interested applicants must submit the following materials:Resume.Cover letter not to exceed two pages.At least one writing sample.Law school transcript and proof of graduation.At least one letter of recommendation.Documentation establishing eligibility for the Law Fellow position.Completed applications must be received by
November 1, 2024, at 5:00pm
for the applicant to be considered.Selection ConsiderationsThe Office will select the successful candidate based on all aspects of an applicant’s background, including:Demonstrated commitment to or interest in public service.A record of accomplishment, such as academic achievement or relevant experience.Strong writing skills.Past employment or other relevant experience.Content of Personal Background StatementFor recent law school graduates applying because they meet the eligibility requirement of coming from a disadvantaged background, your personal background statement (not to exceed two pages) can cover the following topics:Your early educational experiences through high school.The occupation(s) and educational background(s) of the person(s) who raised you.Your family’s financial situation through law school.Your source(s) of financial support through law school.The community(ies) with which you identify.VerificationApplicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience during the recruitment and selection process.Note:
Falsifying one’s education, training, or work experience may result in disqualification.Salary and BenefitsThe Law Fellow position has a 2-step salary scale, with a current step 1 salary of $133,146 and a step 2 salary of $140,530. The City offers robust health, retirement, and other benefits.Additional Information Regarding Employment with the City and County of San Francisco:Applications for City and County of San Francisco jobs are
only
accepted through an online process.Applicants may be contacted by email about this recruitment and must ensure their registered email address is accurate.Human Resources Analyst Information:
If you have any questions regarding this recruitment or application process, please send your inquiries to Asa Nojd, HR Analyst at asa.nojd@sfcityatty.org.The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities, and persons with disabilities to apply.
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Job Code and Title: 8175-Law FellowFill Type: Temporary ExemptAppointment Type:
Temporary Exempt (TEX) position; individuals who are appointed to Exempt Positions are appointed at the pleasure of their appointing officer and are considered to be "at-will." The duration of this position is expected to be approximately one year.Application Opening:
October 8, 2024Application Deadline:
Extended to November 1, 2024, at 5:00 p.m.
(was October 29, 2024)Compensation Range:
$133,146 - $140,530
The Law Fellow position has a 2-step salary scale, with a current step 1 salary of $133,146 and a step 2 salary of $140,530. The successful applicant is appointed to salary step 1 if they are not admitted to practice law in California, and step 2 if they are admitted to practice law in California. A fellow appointed at step 1 will move to step 2 when they are admitted to practice law in California, if that occurs during the fellowship year.
Recruitment ID:
RTF0151968-01155433About the OfficeThe Office is an innovative, nationally-recognized municipal law office working to protect and advance the rights and interests of the City and County of San Francisco and its residents. With nearly 350 talented and dedicated employees, we provide exceptional legal services to the City’s Mayor, Board of Supervisors, officials, and departments. Our work empowers City leaders with effective, responsive, and creative legal solutions and representation so they can deliver critical public services.The Office recognizes that diversity in the backgrounds, identities, ideas, and lived experiences of our employees enriches our workplace and enhances our work. We aspire to recruit, employ, retain, and promote talented individuals representing the full spectrum of our community. We welcome all candidates, including candidates of any race, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, and age, and candidates with disabilities.The Office offers a hybrid remote work schedule for eligible employees, with three days onsite and up to two days remote.The San Francisco City Attorney’s Office (Office) Law Fellow Program offers a unique and rewarding one-year professional opportunity for a recent law school graduate to gain direct experience in a specific aspect of municipal law practice. The Office has one position for the year. The successful applicant must be available for full-time work beginning September/October 2025.The Law Fellow position is open to the following individuals (eligibility criteria):Recent graduates of a law school at an HBCU (Historically Black College and University).Recent graduates of the Legal Education Opportunity Program (LEOP) offered at UC Law San Francisco.Recent graduates of the University of San Francisco School of Law Academic Support Program.Recent law school graduates who come from disadvantaged educational, economic, social, or physical backgrounds.Those who became eligible to practice law by completing the State Bar of California’s Law Office Study Program in 2024 or 2025.An applicant does not need to be admitted to practice law in California to apply for or be appointed to the Law Fellow position.Our Law Fellow will receive on-the-job training, a direct role in legal research, writing, and other aspects of the specific practice area, career development programming, and mentorship advice from experienced deputies in our Office.Desired QualificationsDemonstrated interest in public service.Demonstrated interest in the specific practice area for which the applicant has applied.Strong writing skills.Commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.ApplicationTo apply for this position, interested applicants must submit the following materials:Resume.Cover letter not to exceed two pages.At least one writing sample.Law school transcript and proof of graduation.At least one letter of recommendation.Documentation establishing eligibility for the Law Fellow position.Completed applications must be received by
November 1, 2024, at 5:00pm
for the applicant to be considered.Selection ConsiderationsThe Office will select the successful candidate based on all aspects of an applicant’s background, including:Demonstrated commitment to or interest in public service.A record of accomplishment, such as academic achievement or relevant experience.Strong writing skills.Past employment or other relevant experience.Content of Personal Background StatementFor recent law school graduates applying because they meet the eligibility requirement of coming from a disadvantaged background, your personal background statement (not to exceed two pages) can cover the following topics:Your early educational experiences through high school.The occupation(s) and educational background(s) of the person(s) who raised you.Your family’s financial situation through law school.Your source(s) of financial support through law school.The community(ies) with which you identify.VerificationApplicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience during the recruitment and selection process.Note:
Falsifying one’s education, training, or work experience may result in disqualification.Salary and BenefitsThe Law Fellow position has a 2-step salary scale, with a current step 1 salary of $133,146 and a step 2 salary of $140,530. The City offers robust health, retirement, and other benefits.Additional Information Regarding Employment with the City and County of San Francisco:Applications for City and County of San Francisco jobs are
only
accepted through an online process.Applicants may be contacted by email about this recruitment and must ensure their registered email address is accurate.Human Resources Analyst Information:
If you have any questions regarding this recruitment or application process, please send your inquiries to Asa Nojd, HR Analyst at asa.nojd@sfcityatty.org.The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities, and persons with disabilities to apply.
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