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Legal Intern (Unpaid)

CompanyCity of Morro Bay
LocationMorro Bay
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMay 27, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will support the City Attorney's Office with legal research, drafting resolutions and ordinances, and assisting with litigation. They will gain exposure to local municipal law and help ensure city activities comply with applicable laws.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
139
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
The City of Morro Bay is a vibrant waterfront community located on the Central Coast of California. Known for its temperate, mild climate year-round, it is a tourist destination frequented by many seeking cooler temperatures as well as its status as one of the few working fishing ports in the state. The City is a major destination for visitors seeking outdoor adventure and appreciation of the pristine environment, with opportunities for bird watching, marine mammal viewing (including seals, otters, and whales), kayaking, paddling boarding, surfing, biking, boat tours and more. The City of Morro Bay government has approximately 80 employees and is a full-service municipality. The focus of governance continues to be preserving the quality of life and enhancing economic development opportunities at both the waterfront and the Downtown Business District.
About the Role

This is an unpaid internship.

The Position

The City Attorney’s Office is opening an opportunity for a pre-law student to join as an unpaid legal intern for course credit purposes. The City Attorney’s Office serves as the chief legal advisor for the City of Morro Bay, provides legal advice and representation to the City Council, City Manager, and City departments, and oversees all the City's legal affairs to ensure the City’s activities comply with applicable laws and minimizes liability. This is an opportunity for a talented and motivated pre-law student to gain exposure and experience with local municipal law. The Legal Intern will have the opportunity to work with the City Attorney and other staff on projects directed by the City Attorney, including those related to legal research and drafting, public contracting, resolution and ordinance drafting, open meeting laws, code enforcement, and litigation. The intern assignment will take place at City Hall, 595 Harbor Street, Morro Bay, CA 93442.

Qualification Guidelines

Education: Currently enrolled undergraduate students in a pre-law or similar concentration and approved for an internship course credit program.

Experience: None required

Application Process

Individuals can apply through the City website at https://www.morrobayca.gov/832/Employment-Opportunities

Application Deadline

Position is open until filled.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. It is the City's policy to ensure equal employment opportunity for all persons seeking employment or promotion to assure equal employment opportunity based upon ability and fitness to all persons regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, childbirth, breast-feeding, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity, gender expression, genetic characteristics or information, military or veteran's status, and/or any other category protected by federal and/or state law.

Key Skills
Legal ResearchLegal DraftingPublic ContractingResolution DraftingOrdinance DraftingOpen Meeting LawsCode EnforcementLitigation
Categories
LegalGovernment & Public Sector