Law Clerk - Civil Division

The Law Clerk (Civil) is a part-time, non-benefited position working in the City Attorneys Office under the direction of the City Attorney and Deputy City Attorney. This fellowship is designed for a law student (3L) to gain comprehensive experience in municipal law, land use, and civil government operations. This position will provide critical support in ensuring the Citys legislative and administrative actions comply with Federal, State, and local regulations.Minimum QualificationsAcademic Standing: Currently enrolled as a 2L or 3L student at an ABA-accredited law school.Rule 14-807 Certification: Must meet all requirements for the Utah Supreme Courts Law Student Practice Rule.Note: While the Civil Team focuses on office work, this certification is required to represent the City in Administrative Law Court and for drafting formal pleadings.Coursework: Completion of (or current enrollment in) Administrative Law, Land Use/Zoning, or Local Government Law is highly desirable.Availability: Must be able to commit to the specific 4-month term (Jan-Apr, May-Aug, or Sept-Dec) for a minimum of 20 hours per week, and a maximum of 28 hours per week.Legal Research: Proficiency in Westlaw or Lexis+ for statutory and case law research.Technical Skills & Legal ResearchStatutory Proficiency: Proven ability to navigate and interpret the Utah Code, specifically the Utah Municipal Code, LUDMA, and GRAMA.Drafting Excellence: Strong writing skills with the ability to draft clear, enforceable ordinances, resolutions, and professional service contracts.Digital Tools: Proficiency in Westlaw/Lexis+ and experience with document redaction software (e.g., Adobe Acrobat Pro or specialized legal redaction tools).Analytical Rigor: The ability to review complex city policies and identify potential Constitutional conflicts (First Amendment, Due Process, etc.).Detail Orientation: High level of accuracy in reviewing contracts for indemnification clauses, insurance requirements, and scope-of-work alignment.Regulatory Monitoring: Ability to synthesize federal/state regulatory changes (ADA, OSHA, EPA) into actionable advisory memos for City Department Heads.Preferred QualificationsContract Experience: Previous experience or coursework in Contract Drafting or Commercial Transactions.Records Management: Familiarity with GRAMA classifications (Public, Private, Protected) or experience handling sensitive personnel/proprietary data.Public Policy Interest: A demonstrated interest in municipal law, urban planning, or public administration.Professional RequirementsConfidentiality: Must maintain strict adherence to the Utah Rules of Professional Conduct, specifically regarding the protection of attorney-client privileged information between the Legal Department and City clients (Mayor, Council, and Staff).Background Check: Must successfully pass a criminal background check.$27.00 HourlyThis is a time-limited, non-benefited, part-time position specifically for the May August 2026 term. The official start date will be in May 2026, with the specific weekly schedule to be mutually determined between the Law Clerk and the Civil Team.

The final agreed-upon hours will be designed to ensure consistent coverage and the timely completion of assignments while remaining flexible enough to accommodate the Law Clerks academic or personal commitments.Those interested in applying should submit their application online or to the Human Resources Office. ONLY THE INFORMATION ON OR ATTACHED TO THE APPLICATION WILL BE USED FOR SCREENING PURPOSES.