NEOGOV · 3 weeks ago
Municipal Law Fellow (Limited Term)
Palo Alto, CA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$101K/yr - $152K/yr
0+ years expThe City of Palo Alto invites applications for the Municipal Law Fellow position, a full-time paid fellowship for recent law graduates and judicial clerks. The role offers the opportunity to gain experience in municipal law, including litigation and advisory work in various legal areas such as land use, public contracting, and labor law.
GovTechHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologySoftware
Responsibilities
Updating local zoning code and drafting an emergency resolution to support development of affordable housing and other forms of shelter
Researching and drafting a firearm safety ordinance, drawing on feedback from local legislators and advocates
Supporting local publicly owned utility in initiating programs responsive to effects of climate change, including by responding to drought levels and supporting customers’ energy efficiency
Advising public officials on identifying and managing conflicts of interest
Ensuring City department practices comply with state and federal law, covering topics such as police and fire services, open meetings, and public records
Revising internal City policies for constitutional compliance, such as City social media policies
Reviewing state and local law and contracts to respond to questions of liability
Responding to state and federal inquiries to promote physical and cyber security
Working with various City departments to negotiate with and/or respond to the needs of private entity stakeholders, including universities, property developers, and local interest groups
Advice to the City's zoning code enforcement team and representation in administrative hearings
Researching legal issues and options for a Safe Parking program to support individuals living in vehicles
Drafting an ordinance incentivizing all- electric power for new construction
Assisting with City records management, including the production of records pursuant to subpoenas or discovery requests
Qualification
Required
Juris Doctorate. Applicants must be law students in their final year at an accredited law school or joint degree program, current judicial clerks recently graduated from an accredited law school, or attorneys in their first year of practice
Member in good standing with the California Bar or willingness to seek admission to the California Bar upon eligibility. Failure to gain admission to the California Bar within one year of appointment may result in separation
Strong writing and speaking skills
Commitment to public service
Willingness to engage in practical problem solving in a fast-paced environment
Benefits
Competitive compensation plan
Comprehensive benefits
Professional development opportunities and other perks
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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