In 2008, the Office of the County Counsel established a fellowship program that selects talented new lawyers and trains them as local government litigators and advisors equipped to advance social and economic justice in the County and beyond. The 2022-2024 Impact Fellow will contribute to a growing movement to use the power and perspective of local government to drive long-lasting social change. As an integral part of the Impact Team, the Impact Fellow will conduct legal research and analysis; draft memos, ordinances, and resolutions; participate in ongoing litigation and amicus efforts; draft public comments on proposed federal regulations; and help identify and develop new cases and projects. Special attention is paid to the professional development of the Impact Fellow and to fostering a lifelong commitment to public service with a focus on local governance.
The Fellow will also gain exposure to a broad array of local government practice areas though projects and assignments with other sections of the Office, such as the health and hospital, public safety and justice, code enforcement, finance and government operations, and environment and land use teams. These projects may involve researching and drafting memoranda for the Board of Supervisors, providing legal advice to County agencies, and assisting with other litigation matters.
The two-year position is open to recent law school graduates, judicial law clerks, and current third-year law students (J.D. expected in spring 2022) and begins in September 2022. For members of the California Bar, the starting salary is $121,386 – $187,484, depending on experience. A list of current and past fellows is available at www.sccgov.org/ImpactFellows.
The Office of the County Counsel values diversity and experience working in and for vulnerable communities and seeks to foster a work environment that is diverse, inclusive, and collaborative.
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