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Final Filing Date:  September 25, 2025.

**Please do not apply on Handshake. Applications submitted via Handshake will not be received by DWR.  Online applications MUST BE submitted via https://calcareers.ca.gov/ .**

At DWR, you will have the support of knowledgeable and helpful colleagues, robust training programs, and professional organizational memberships for your professional growth.  Our large organization provides an opportunity for a long and promising career full of growth and opportunity.  We hope you’ll check out the Duties and Desirable Qualifications below and apply for this great career opportunity.

Job Description and Duties

The selected candidate(s) will be working during the Summer of 2026, the appointment(s) may be extended beyond the Summer of 2026.

 Under close supervision of the Assistant General Counsel managing the Office of General Counsel Internship Program and at the direction of the attorney(s)/staff associated with an assignment, the Graduate Student Assistant (GSA)/Legal Intern, in a trainee capacity, will assist Office of General Counsel attorneys or staff with legal work supporting the Department of Water Resources’ mission and goals.  The GSA / Legal Intern will gather, evaluate, and analyze materials related to assignments and may be expected to attend internal or public meetings related to assignments. 

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Special Requirements: 

All applicants for Student Assistant positions must meet the following departmental eligibility requirements:

  1. Enrolled in nine (9) semester/eight (8) quarter units for undergraduate students or six (6) semester/four (4) quarter units for graduate students.
  2. Achieved a 2.0 grade point average in the most recently completed academic term.
  3. Declared a major related to the duties of the advertised position and enrolled in coursework required for that major.

Student Assistant employees are paid hourly and are limited to 1500 hours per 12 consecutive months.

Position Details

Job Code #:  JC-488088

Working Title:  Legal Intern

Classification:  GRADUATE STUDENT ASSISTANT

Salary Range:  $21.48 - $33.51 per hour

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions: 1

Work Location:  Sacramento

Telework:  Hybrid

Hiring Unit Contact:
Cody Howard
(916) 719-9519
cody.howard@water.ca.gov

For more information including detailed job duties, minimum qualifications, and how to apply, please go to https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=488088

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