Law Student - Government in Long Beach, CA

Government

Long Beach, CA

Law Student - Government in Long Beach, CA

Law Student

No

Employment is "at will."

Knowledge of:
Principles, practices, methods and materials of legal research and analysis.
Civil law. Some assignments may require specialized knowledge of criminal, family, juvenile or probate law.
Legal terms, procedures, forms and documents used in court cases.
Government Code and other statues related to Court process and rules of Court.

Ability to:
Plan, organize and use traditional and computerized legal research methods.
Research, analyze and appraise a variety of legal documents.
Research legal issues and present clear and logical arguments and statement of facts and law.
Communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Set priorities and allocate resources to meet needs in a timely, effective manner.
Prepare clear, concise and comprehensive written materials.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of Court staff and management, judicial officers, and others encountered in the course of work.

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

Working Conditions:
Work is performed in an office environment. Travel may be required.

Physical Requirements:
Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.

Benefits:
The Court offers an unbeatable benefits package, including:

Comprehensive benefits plan (with options for medical, dental, vision, disability, and life)
A retirement pension savings plan
Paid vacation and sick leave
14 paid holidays per year

Process for Consideration:

Step 1 - Submit an online application. You will need the following documents/information:

Resume
3 professional references
Bar member number (Bar members only)
Law School Diploma or letter from your law school's Registrar's Office verifying that a degree has been conferred* (pre-graduation applicants are exempt from this requirement at the time of filing.)
Law School transcripts from all law schools attended (unofficial transcripts accepted)
2 writing samples demonstrating your analytical ability (. drafted pleading, legal publication, legal writing class assignment, etc.; an introductory paragraph explaining the nature of the writing sample is encouraged, ., indicating the purpose for which it was written, how much is your own original work, if it is an excerpt from a larger work, etc.)

Step 2 - The management team will review all qualified applications and invite those who are among the best qualified to interview with the hiring committee.

Step 3 - The hiring committee will interview applicants and identify those who will be placed on the eligibility list.

Step 4 - When a judge has a vacancy, the managing research attorneys and judge will interview candidates and make final hiring decisions.

You will be notified of the outcome after each step of the process. You may also check your application status through your account.

Please provide a current and accurate e-mail address for the Court to communicate with you about this job opportunity. We recommend adding to your e-mail address book/safe senders list to avoid the notification being filtered as spam.

Important Information for Applicants:
For general application information, please access the Online Employment Application Guide.

Los Angeles Superior Court reserves the right to verify all submitted documentation prior to appointment.

Applicants with disabilities who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the recruitment process can contact the email address provided below.

Los Angeles Superior Court is an equal opportunity employer.

Questions regarding this posting may be emailed to .

Headings:

H1: Law Clerk - Superior Court of California County of Los Angeles
H2: Limited Term Position with Competitive Salary and Unbeatable Benefits

Job Title: Law Clerk (Non-Bar Member)
Experience: Graduation from an accredited law school with a Juris Doctor degree
Salary: $89, - $94, Annually

Job Description:

- Superior Court of California County of Los Angeles
- Limited Term Law Clerk position with competitive salary and unbeatable benefits
- Conduct legal research, analyze motions, and provide written recommendations for court calendars
- Full-time position with a 30-month term and formal performance appraisals given at 6 and 18-month anniversaries
- Must not practice law, receive legal fees, or represent parties as counsel during employment
- Outside employment must be approved in advance
- Comprehensive benefits plan, retirement pension savings plan, paid vacation and sick leave, and 14 paid holidays per year

Requirements:

- Must meet one of the following requirements at the time of application:
- Graduation from an accredited law school with a Juris Doctor degree (Non-Bar Member)
- Licensed to practice law in California and a member in good standing of the California State Bar (Bar Member)
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Ability to conduct independent legal research, apply the law to facts, and reach well-supported conclusions
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with judicial officers and colleagues
- Strong time management skills and ability to prioritize and meet deadlines

Application Process:

Step 1:
- Submit an online application, including:
- Resume
- 3 professional references
- Bar member number (Bar members only)
- Law school diploma or letter verifying degree conferred (pre-graduation applicants exempt)
- Law school transcripts from all attended schools (unofficial accepted)
- 2 writing samples demonstrating analytical ability

Step 2:
- Management team will review applications and invite top candidates for interview with hiring committee

Step 3:
- Hiring committee will interview candidates and create eligibility list

Step 4:
- Vacancies filled by managing research attorneys and judge through interviews with eligible candidates

Benefits:

- Comprehensive benefits plan (medical, dental, vision, disability, and life)
- Retirement pension savings plan
- Paid vacation and sick leave
- 14 paid holidays per year

Qualifications:

- Graduation from an accredited law school and