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Summer Law Student Assistant - Hybrid (San Francisco, CA)

@ University Enterprises, Inc.
San Francisco, California, United States
$23-$27/hrHybridMultiple Commitments Available
Responsibilities:Conduct research, Draft briefs, Assist litigation
Requirements Summary:College student; enrolled during term; law students preferred; affiliation with listed universities; must meet term unit requirements.
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Description

The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) is seeking to hire seven (7) Summer Law Student Assistants. The Legal Division’s student internship provides rewarding and challenging limited-term employment at the CPUC and offers law students the opportunity to gain experience in legal practice within state service while working under the close supervision of staff attorneys.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

 

 

 

This is a part-time, temporary, non-benefited, student position. Employment in all positions with University Enterprises, Inc. is dependent upon the mutual consent of University Enterprises, Inc. and the employee. This means that either University Enterprises, Inc. or the employee can, at any time, terminate the employment relationship at will, with or without cause. 

 

Depending on the type of position you are applying for, a pre-employment background check consisting of one or more of the following may be conducted: employment history, professional references, criminal check: educational verification (degree, license, or official transcript) or DMV clearance. Applicants will be required to pass required pre-employment checks to the satisfaction of University Enterprises, Inc. (UEI) and the hiring Agency or Department.

 

UEI does not allow students to hold more than one UEI Job at a time, or work in more than one account per pay period. UEI employees who are considering leaving their current UEI student assistant position for a different UEI student assistant position should inform their supervisor in writing and provide at least a week’s notice.

 

UEI is not a multi-state employer. UEI only employs candidates who live and work in the state of California. If selected for the position you must reside in California and all work must be performed in the state of California throughout the course of employment.

 

 

 

Prerequisites

 

 

 

Must be a college student attending classes during the regular term (fall, spring, and winter, if applicable), at one of the accredited colleges or universities on our affiliation list.


To view our current affiliation list please paste the following URL into your browser: http://www.calinterns.org/wp-content/uploads/Affiliation_List.pdf 

 

Students must be enrolled at a minimum in six-semester units or nine-quarter units for undergraduate students; four-semester units or six-quarter units for graduate students. 

 

Students declared major must match the major(s) listed in the job posting.

 

 

Majors/Fields of Study

 

 

Law/Law Related Undergraduate Field of Study.

 

 

Work Schedule

 

 

Flexible workdays and work hours, Monday – Friday, between 8 AM – 5 PM. Final work schedule to be determined by supervisor. 

 

 

Additional Work Schedule

 

 

 

Student Assistant and Graduate Assistant employees generally work up to 24 hours per workweek (Sunday – Saturday) during the academic year and up to 40 hours per workweek during breaks; (winter, spring, and summer).

 

 

 

 

Compensation

 

 

 

$22.75-$27.25 an hour.

 

 

Minimum Qualifications

 

 

  • Must complete each term with minimum unit requirements for Undergraduate and Graduate student classifications. Proof will be collected at the end of each Spring and Fall term.
  • Successfully completing at least one full year at an accredited law school by the time the clerkship starts for law students. Showing an interest in law-related matters for undergraduate students.

 

 

Preferred Qualifications

 

 

  • Successfully completing at least one full year at an accredited law school by the time the clerkship starts for law students.
  • Showing an interest in law-related matters for undergraduate students.

 

 

Duties and Responsibilities

 

 

 

  • Under close supervision of a senior attorney and in a trainee capacity, student assistant duties include but are not limited to: 
    • Conduct legal and legislative research.
    • Help prepare drafts of briefs, resolutions, and other legal documents.
    • Assist in the preparation for litigation in administrative and court proceedings.
    • Other similar legal tasks.

 

 

Physical Requirements

 

 

 

Sit for extended periods; frequently stand and walk; manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination; corrected hearing and vision to normal range; verbal communication; use of office equipment including computer workstations, telephones, calculators, copiers, printers, and scanners with or without reasonable accommodation.

 

 

 

Working Conditions

 

 

Work is performed in a hybrid environment.

 

Students/Employees will be required to work according to the current UEI remote workplace policy and sign a UEI Work from Home Agreement. The decision to permit an employee to work from home is at the discretion of the supervisor or employer and may, at any time and with or without cause, unilaterally terminate the option to work from home.

 

 

 

Application Instructions

 

 

 

Please complete all fields of the employment application. Include your educational history in the “Educational Experience” section and any employment history in the “Employment Experience” section of our application.

 

 

In addition to your resume, please upload the following documents:

 

 

Apply by: 5/15/2026

 

 

 

 

Summary

The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) regulates privately owned electric, natural gas, telecommunications, water, railroad, rail transit, and passenger transportation companies, in addition to authorizing video franchises. Our five Governor-appointed Commissioners, as well as our staff, are dedicated to ensuring that consumers have safe, reliable utility service at reasonable rates, protecting against fraud, and promoting the health of California’s economy.

 

To learn more visit www.cpuc.ca.gov