Job Description and Duties

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

Department of Water Resources (DWR) was established in 1956 by the California State Legislature. We manage California’s water resources, systems, and infrastructure, including the State Water Project, in a responsible sustainable way.

At DWR, we are embedding climate change response into every project we undertake. We have set standards to help evaluate how each project incorporates climate resilience principles and ensure consistency across the Department. Our mission is to sustainably manage the water resources of California, in cooperation with other agencies, to benefit the state’s people and protect, restore, and enhance the natural and human environments.

DWR also strives to create a trusting and welcoming workplace where employees embrace diverse viewpoints and treat each other with civility and respect. An important component of DWR’s equal employment opportunity program centers around justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Department Website: https://water.ca.gov/

Special Requirements

Application Instructions

• Currently enrolled as a law student
• Knowledge and experience with legal research and legal writing
• Ability to reason logically and to draw sound conclusions
• Ability to exercise good judgment and to make appropriate recommendations
• Ability to work independently and cooperatively while establishing and maintaining effective working relationships
• Ability to receive direction well
• Ability to maintain regular, consistent, and predictable attendance
• Ability to maintain security and confidentiality of privileged information in compliance with applicable laws
• Ability to problem-solve and manage time effectively
• Ability to meet scheduled and last-minute deadlines
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Experience with legal research databases
• Experience with legal writing

The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.