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Job Description
Description
The City of Santa Ana is looking for currently enrolled law school students with a proven record of success in their studies and as individuals to join the City Attorney’s Office for the Summer of 2026. City Attorney’s Office is seeking such law students to share their special talents and skills for this position with our office.
Essential Functions Include But Are Not Limited To
IF ASSIGNED TO THE CITY ATTORNEY’S OFFICE, DUTIES MAY ALSO INCLUDE:- Legal Research
- Legal Writing
- Summation of case files/depositions
- Deposition preparation
- Preparation of discovery
- Assistance at hearings/court appearances
- Varied legal tasks, as needed
Minimum Qualifications
The City of Santa Ana accepts volunteers ages 18 years and older who are currently enrolled in law school.
Volunteers ages 18 and older will receive instructions on how to complete the online background check after an initial review of their application.
Selection Process
All applicants are required to complete and submit a City application form and answer the supplemental questionnaire online. Resumes or faxed copies will not be accepted in lieu of an original application.
Click on the "Apply" link located at the top of this page. New users must create an account first. Click on this link for instructions on how to set up your account and apply for the first time: Online Employment Application Guide .
The Human Resources Department and City Attorney's Office will review all applications, and those candidates who possess the most pertinent qualifications will be selected as volunteers. If you have any questions about the Summer Law Clerk volunteer position and volunteer program, please call the Recruitment team at (714) 647-5001 or email us at careers@santa-ana.org.
The City of Santa Ana is an equal opportunity employer. If you consider yourself a person with a disability, you may contact us regarding providing reasonable accommodations.
Part-Time employees accrue paid sick leave at the rate of one (1) hour of paid sick leave for every thirty (30) hours worked up to a maximum accrual of 6 days or 48 hours. Employees are eligible to use 3 days or 24 hours of accrued paid sick leave in a 12-month period. For additional information please visit the Department of Industrial Relations Website: www.dir.ca.gov/dlse/Paid_Sick_Leave.htm
Closing Date/Time: 4/9/2026 11:59 PM Pacific -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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City of Santa Ana
Show moreSanta Ana is a city in Orange County, California. It's home to the Santa Ana Zoo, with its monkeys, mini-train and walk-through aviary. In a Mission Revival–style building, the Bowers Museum displays a large collection of Native American art. The Discovery Cube Orange County is a children's museum with hands-on science exhibits. The Heritage Museum of Orange County features restored 1890s homes set amid gardens.
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