The City of Oakland, Office of the City Attorney is now accepting applications from current law students for 2027 Summer Intern positions and from Class of 2026 and 2027 law school graduates for Fall 2027 Bridge Fellow positions.

About the Office

The Oakland City Attorney’s Office provides legal representation and advice to the City Council, Mayor, City Administrator, and City departments, boards, and commissions on topics including labor relations, employment law, civil rights, constitutional law, police practices, land use and planning, municipal finance and taxation, real estate, election law, and other areas of municipal law and policy. The Office defends the City in litigation and handles writ petitions and appeals in state and federal court cases involving civil rights, personal injury, land use and planning, contract, and employment law claims. The Office also has a pioneering affirmative litigation practice which brings actions on behalf of the City and the People of the State of California to secure social, economic, and environmental justice for Oakland residents.

The Office seeks to attract law students who are excited about the challenging, cuttingedge work that we do. The Office seeks to foster and maintain a diverse and inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds and experiences can thrive.

Instructions to Apply

Interested applicants should e-mail a cover letter, resume, one writing sample, three references, and their most recent law school transcript to Jamie Smith at JSmith@oaklandcityattorney.org.

If first-year students have not yet received a law school transcript at the time they apply, they should submit the transcript as soon as it becomes available. Applications will be accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis.

No prior municipal law experience is required. A demonstrated commitment to public service/public interest is preferred.

Please note that all positions are unpaid volunteer positions.