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State Bar of California · 11 hours ago

Legal Intern for the Office of Chief Trial Counsel

180 Howard Street, San Francisco, CA, 94105, US

Internship

Hybrid

Intern

$25.99/hr - $25.99/hr

Start in 2026 Spring

The State Bar of California is the regulatory body for attorneys in California, and they are seeking a Law Clerk to assist in legal research and document preparation. The role involves reviewing cases, analyzing legal issues, and providing support in the enforcement of attorney discipline.

GovernmentLaw EnforcementLegal

Responsibilities

Performs research and analyses of files, case laws, statutes and other relevant material pertaining to legal issues and prepares appropriate legal memoranda and draft reports

Screens, files, indexes and circulates legal documents and periodicals. In addition, prepares materials for the purpose of updating State Bar publications relating to the professional and ethical responsibilities of lawyers and develops other materials for the education of the bench, bar and public concerning the professional and ethical responsibilities of lawyers

Contacts complaining witnesses and respondents' attorneys to arrange for depositions and hearings and prepares summaries of lengthy depositions and transcripts

Responds to telephone inquiries from members of the State Bar and analyzes written inquiries and prepares draft responses in accordance with policy, procedures and guidelines approved by the State Bar. In addition, may receive complaints in person or over the telephone regarding attorney misbehavior and analyzes written inquiries and prepares draft responses in accordance

Destroys confidential materials after statutory period expires

May perform a number of other similar or related duties which may not be specifically included within this position description, but which are consistent with the general level of the job and the responsibilities described

Qualification

Legal researchLegal writingLegal principlesComputerized communicationAnalysis of legal issuesCollaborationEffective communicationProblem identification

Required

Must be enrolled in an accredited law school with an academic standing of 'C' or better

Commitment to the State Bar's values of clarity, excellence, respect, and a growth mindset

Interest in learning and working in the public sector

Ability to collaborate with various areas of the State Bar

Available to work 10 weeks full-time from May/June through early August 2026

Hybrid remote schedule, working one day per week the Los Angeles office

Candidate must reside in CA and be able to go into the office at least once a week

Letter of Interest (Required)

Benefits

Access to professional development and wellness sessions.

Working directly with leadership within the State Bar.

Virtual events with other interns.

Ability to network, gain experience, and contribute to work that protects all Californians.

Gain relevant experience through projects and assignments.

Company

State Bar of California

The State Bar of California’s mission is to protect the public and includes the primary functions of licensing, regulation and discipline of attorneys; the advancement of the ethical and competent practice of law; and support of efforts for greater access to, and inclusion in, the legal system.

Founded in 1927