Law Student - Government in Los Angeles, CA

Government

Los Angeles, CA

Law Student - Government in Los Angeles, CA

Law Student

No

Law Clerks are also prohibited from engaging in outside employment that may conflict with their duties and responsibilities as a Law Clerk without prior approval from the Court.

Law Clerk (Non-Bar Member): Graduation from an accredited school of law and eligibility to take the California State Bar Examination.
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Law Clerk (Bar Member): Licensed to practice law in the state of California and a member in good standing of the California State Bar.

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.

Questions regarding this posting may be emailed to .

Summary:

Organization: Los Angeles Superior Court
Job Title: Law Clerk - Limited Term
Salary: See Position Description
Experience: Graduation from an accredited school of law with a Juris Doctor degree
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: R9559/9739B
Department: 08A* - Research Attorneys/Law Clerks
Opening Date: 06/28/2024

About the Organization:
- Largest unified trial court in the United States
- 580 judges and commissioners
- 36 facilities within 12 judicial districts
- Annual budget of over $1 billion
- Located in Southern California

About the Job:
- Conduct legal research and analyze motions
- Prepare written recommendations for court calendars
- Perform related duties as assigned
- Limited term employment for up to 30 months
- Formal performance appraisals given at 6 and 18 month anniversary
- Prohibited from practicing law or receiving legal fees during employment
- Other outside employment must be approved in advance

Requirements:
- Graduation from an accredited school of law with a Juris Doctor degree
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Ability to conduct independent legal research and apply the law to facts
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
- Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines

Desirable Qualifications:
- Experience in civil, criminal, family, juvenile, or probate law
- Knowledge of legal terms, procedures, and documents
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
- Proficiency in traditional and computerized legal research methods

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

Application Process:
Step 1: Submit online application with resume, 3 professional references, bar member number, and law school diploma or transcripts
Step 2: Management team reviews applications and invites best qualified candidates for interview
Step 3: Hiring committee interviews candidates and creates eligibility list
Step 4: Final hiring decisions made by managing research attorneys and judge
- Applicants will be notified of outcome after each step
- Check application status through account
- Provide current and accurate email address for communication
- Add to email address book/safe senders list

Special Requirements:
- Valid California Class "C" driver's license or alternative method of transportation
- Prohibited from practicing law or engaging in outside employment that conflicts with duties as a Law Clerk without prior approval

Summary:

H1: Superior Court of California County of Los Angeles - Law Clerk - Limited Term - Salary, Job Title, and Experience Information
H2: About the Organization, About the Job, Requirements, Desirable Qualifications, Benefits, Application Process, Special Requirements