Law Student - Government in Inglewood, CA

Government

Inglewood, CA

Law Student - Government in Inglewood, CA

Law Student

No

Other outside employment must be approved in advance. 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.

Desirable Qualifications

Excellent written and oral communication skills
Ability to conduct legal research independently, apply the law to the facts and reach a sound, well-supported conclusion about the motion or other matter
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with judicial officers and others in the workplace
Ability to manage competing priorities effectively and meet deadlines

Benefits

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

Application Process

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. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristic protected by law.

Questions regarding this posting may be emailed to .

Organization: Superior Court of California County of Los Angeles
Job Title: Law Clerk - Limited Term
Experience: Graduation from an accredited school of law with a Juris Doctor degree
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Salary: See Position Description
Department: Research Attorneys/Law Clerks

H1: Join the Largest Unified Trial Court in the US as a Law Clerk!
H2: Limited Term Position with Excellent Benefits and Growth Opportunities

- Conduct legal research and analyze motions
- Prepare written recommendations for court calendars
- Work with a team of over 4,800 full-time employees
- Located in Southern California, one of the nation's largest and most populous counties
- Limited term of up to 30 months with formal performance appraisals
- Must have a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school
- Desirable qualifications include excellent communication skills and ability to manage competing priorities
- Comprehensive benefits plan and retirement pension savings plan
- Paid vacation and sick leave, as well as 14 paid holidays per year
- Four-step application process with interviews and final hiring decisions by managing research attorneys and judges
- Equal opportunity employer with accommodations for applicants with disabilities