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Salary: $23.25 Hourly
Location : 675 Texas Street, Fairfield, CA
Job Type: Extra Help
Job Number: 26-40104X-E1
Department: District Attorney Dept
Opening Date: 05/08/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
Contact: Michelle Pellegrino
Solano County invites your interest in applying for Law Clerk (College Intern-Graduate Level) Internship opportunities clerking in one of our legal departments, which include County Counsel, District Attorney and Public Defender. College Intern positions offer college students/graduates practical work experience through projects related to the student's field of study - law.
This recruitment will be used to fill current and future positions.
This recruitment is intended to fill several Law Clerk (College Intern-Graduate Level) extra-help positions requiring enrollment in or recent completion of a law school program. Extra-help employees do not have rights to a regular position or continued employment and are excluded from civil service. Interns generally work up to 29 hours per week. Interns may work more than 29 hours per week, depending upon departmental assignment and budget. However, hours cannot exceed more than 999 hours in a fiscal year.
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College Intern
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Education:
Graduate Level: Completion of a Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college/university within the past one year OR current enrollment in a post-Bachelor's law school program. Proof is required.
Experience:
No experience required.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Possession of a valid Class C California Driver's License may be required.
DOCUMENT SUBMITTAL
Proof of education is required for this recruitment. All applicants must submit either: a copy of their law school diploma (verifying the degree, date earned and area of specialization), or official/unofficial transcripts (verifying the institution, student, date and degree conferred), or official/unofficial transcripts verifying current enrollment in a law school program by the application review date.
PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING: Candidates who attended a college or university that is accredited by a foreign or non-U.S. accrediting agency must have their educational units evaluated by an educational evaluation service. The result must be submitted to the Human Resources Department no later than the close of the recruitment. Please contact the local college or university to learn where this service can be obtained.
How to Submit Your Documents
In addition to uploading attachments when applying online, candidates may submit documents by fax to (707) 784-3424, or by email to recruitment@solanocounty.gov. Be sure to include the recruitment title (College Intern- Law Clerk- Juris Doctorate only) and the recruitment number (26-40104X-E1) in your email or fax.
SELECTION PROCESS
5/29/26: Deadline to submit application and required documents for first application review.
Applications will be reviewed as needed thereafter.
Based on the information provided in the application documents, the qualified applicants may be invited for further examination and will either be pre-scheduled by the Department of Human Resources or be invited to self-schedule. All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. Depending upon the number of applications received, the selection process may consist of an initial application screening, a mandatory information meeting, a supplemental questionnaire assessment, a written and/or practical exam, an oral board exam, or any combination listed. Responses to supplemental questions may be used as screening and testing mechanisms and will be used to assess an applicant's ability to advance in the process; as such, responses to supplemental questions should be treated as test examination responses. Information contained herein does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.
All potential new hires will be subject to a background and reference check after contingent job offer is accepted. These provisions are subject to change.
RETIREES - Solano County invites all qualified candidates to apply for positions; however pursuant to Government Code Section 21221(h) and 21224, hiring restrictions may apply to California Public Sector Pension Plan Retirees.
HOW TO APPLY
Applications must be submitted through the NeoGov system. Paper copies of applications are not accepted. All additional application materials as requested in the job announcement (e.g.: degree/transcripts, certificates, licenses, DD-214, ADA Accommodation Request, etc.) must be submitted by the date indicated above. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of completing the application. You will be evaluated based on the information provided on the application. Please ensure any experience you believe qualifies you for the job is reflected in your application's employment history. When completing employment details and/or responding to supplemental questions, do not write "see resume," as resumes will not be reviewed and this will be considered an incomplete application.
Previously submitted application materials (i.e. copies of diploma and/or transcripts, etc.) for prior recruitments will not be applied for this recruitment but must be re-submitted for this recruitment.
Any further questions can be directed to the Department of Human Resources at (707) 784-6170, business hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. EOE/AA
Please note that all dates/times listed in the job announcement are Pacific Time.
Americans with Disabilities Act
It is the policy of Solano County that all employment decisions and personnel policies will be applied equally to all County employees and applicants and be based upon the needs of County service, job related merit, and ability to perform the job.
APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES:Qualified individuals with a disability, who are able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, and need an accommodation during any phase of the recruitment/testing/examination process (as detailed in the "Selection Process"), must complete the following Request for Testing Accommodation by Applicants with Disabilities Form.
This form must be received in the Human Resources Department by the application review deadline. Applicants will be contacted to discuss the specifics of the request.
We offer a benefits package to employees which includes health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
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This Supplemental Questionnaire will be used to determine applicants' qualifications for this position and assess an applicant's ability to advance in the recruitment process; therefore, applicants are encouraged to answer all questions thoroughly and completely. Omitted information will not be considered or assumed. Applicants who have no experience in a specific area are recommended to state "no experience in this area" instead of leaving the space blank.Please note that the experience in your answers must be reflected in your employment history.

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Are you enrolled in an accredited Law School for the current semester/quarter? If so, how many units are you enrolled in?
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Has your law degree been conferred? If so, please provide conferred date.
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Please describe your educational goals and how a law clerk internship will help you meet those goals.
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Solano County is a local government agency that serves the public. Why are you interested in a public service law clerk internship?
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Positions in this classification may be required to drive depending on assignment. If assigned to a position that requires driving, do you possess a valid Driver's License?

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• No

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If you have a valid Driver's License, please provide the State and Driver's License number. If you do not have a valid Driver's License, please write "n/a."
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