Legal​/Legislative Policy Clerk

INTERNSHIP OVERVIEW

The San Luis & Delta-Mendota Water Authority ("Authority") is offering a legal/legislative policy clerkship. The Clerk will be based in Sacramento, CA, and will work on a broad range of issues, particularly in public agency law, water law, and related environmental laws. The Clerkship requires a 20-30-hour-per-week commitment for up to 12 weeks during the summer of 2026. Salary: $30-$35 per hour depending on experience.

Application/Resume deadline: 12:00 p.m. on Friday, March 6, 2026.

• Work alongside the Authority's General Counsel, Deputy General Counsel, and Water Policy Director, as well as other members of the management team.
• Conduct research; draft documents; track and analyze state and federal legislation; assist with administrative/court proceedings; and attend Authority meetings.

• Open to all law students who will have completed their first year of law school before the internship commences.
• Strong interest and/or experience in water-related issues; demonstrated aptitude and passion for learning new concepts.
• Ability to organize, prioritize and manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent oral and written communications and analytical skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across diverse internal legal and business groups; ability to work efficiently, meet deadlines, and manage projects.
• Ability to research legal and business issues and learn new concepts quickly; positive and professional attitude, including dependability and timeliness.

This job description provides a general, not comprehensive, list of the essential responsibilities and qualifications required. It does not represent a contract of employment. The Authority reserves the right to change the description and/or posting at any time without advance notice.

Online application:

• No other application process will be accepted.
• Prepare to send a cover letter describing interest in California water issues (gained before or during law school); a resume listing two references; an official transcript; and a legal writing sample of no more than ten pages.
• Attach transcript and writing sample with your resume, or send them separately to employment.application.
• Deadline to file: 12:00 p.m. on Friday, March 6, 2026.

San Luis & Delta-Mendota Water Authority application must be submitted through the online application process linked above, and received no later than the final filing date in order to be considered. Meeting the minimum qualifications for this position does not guarantee selection for an oral interview. If you need special accommodations for any skills test and/or interview due to a qualifying disability, please contact the Human Resources Department at .

The Authority conducts verification of a candidate's employment history, education, training, and other information contained in the Employment Application and any other materials submitted by a candidate in an application packet.

An offer of employment will be conditional upon legal ability to work in the United States and verification of a candidate's employment history, education and training, and any license requirements.

Paid holidays are included for those who fall during the internship period. Sick leave accrues at 8 hours per month. Paid sick leave is available after 90 days of employment. No other health or retirement benefits are eligible for internship positions.