Legal Staff Paralegal in San Francisco, CA

Government

San Francisco, CA

Legal Staff Paralegal in San Francisco, CA

Legal Staff

No

The **Members Only** is offering an exciting opportunity for paralegal students to gain hands-on experience in local government and public-interest law through their Paralegal Internship Program. This program provides paralegal interns with the chance to work closely with experienced paralegal mentors and support deputy city attorneys in various teams based on practice areas. The internship also includes trainings and field trips, providing valuable insight into the office and sparking interest in a career in government.

Job Title: Paralegal Intern

Organization: **Members Only**

Experience: Enrolled in an ABA approved paralegal program, completed core requirements in Civil litigation and Legal Writing and Research

Salary: Unpaid, but may qualify for class credit

Department: Varies based on practice areas

H1: Paralegal Internship Program at **Members Only**

H2: Gain Hands-On Experience in Local Government and Public-Interest Law

Key Responsibilities:

- Work closely with paralegal mentors to provide legal support to deputy city attorneys
- Attend team meetings and meetings with clients and social workers
- Assist with litigation hold processes and document collection and review
- Cite check briefs and attend court hearings
- Draft notices of hearings and other pleadings
- Request investigator services and gather materials for experts

Key Dates:

- Applications due: May 30, 2025
- Orientation (mandatory): To be determined
- Program: June 9, 2025 to August 15, 2025
- Mentorship length: Based on school requirements

Eligibility:

- Currently enrolled in an ABA approved paralegal studies program
- Completed core requirements in Civil litigation and Legal Writing and Research

How to Apply:

Email a cover letter, resume, and brief legal writing sample to .

Frequently Asked Questions:

- Who is eligible?
- What are the minimum requirements?
- How do I apply?
- When is the application deadline?
- What types of internships do you have?
- Do I get paid? Do I get credit?
- Do you offer internships to law school graduates waiting for bar results?
- What is the Internship Program Schedule?
- How many interns does the office take?
- Can interns work more than one semester?
- What type of assignments do interns perform?
- What type of training will I receive?
- What type of relationship can I expect to have with the paralegals?
- What type of activities will I be able to participate in and observe?
- What types of research materials will I have access to?
- What are the teams that paralegal interns may be assigned to at the City Attorney's Office?
- Will I be offered a job at the end of my internship?

Organization Overview:

- Attorneys organized into teams based on practice areas
- Offers opportunities for paralegal students to learn and work in local government and public-interest law
- Paralegal interns work closely with experienced paralegal mentors
- Attend trainings and field trips with interns from the law school internship program
- Gain valuable insight into the office and career in government

Internship Benefits:

- Gain hands-on experience in local government and public-interest law
- Work closely with experienced paralegal mentors
- Attend trainings and field trips
- Valuable insight into the office and career in government

*Salary information not available as internship is unpaid.