The Superior Court of California County of Los Angeles is currently seeking a Law Clerk to join their team on a limited-term basis. As the largest unified trial court in the United States, the Court offers a dynamic and challenging work environment with opportunities for growth and development. The Law Clerk will have the opportunity to work with experienced judicial officers and gain valuable experience in the legal field. The Court offers a highly competitive salary and unb
Other outside employment must be approved in advance. Working Conditions Working Conditions: This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Physical Demands: This is largely sedentary role; however, some filing is required. This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand as necessary. Ex
**Job Title: Senior Law Clerk, Fall** **Job Responsibilities:** The Senior Law Clerk (SLC) position is part of the Public Defender's Office in the organization and offers a 16-week internship program. This program provides a unique opportunity for advancement into permanent employment as a Deputy Public Defender (DPD) I. The internship occurs twice a year, in Fall and Spring. During the 16-week rotation, the responsibilities include: - Conducting preliminary hearings and par
**Job Title: Senior Law Clerk, Spring** **Job Responsibilities:** The Senior Law Clerk (SLC) position is a comprehensive 16-week internship program within the Public Defender's Office. This role provides a unique opportunity to transition into a permanent role as a Deputy Public Defender (DPD) I. Key responsibilities include: - Conducting preliminary hearings and participating in specialized case work areas such as Post-Conviction, Law Enforcement Accountability, and Immigra
Job Title: Fall Law Clerk Job Responsibilities: The Fall Law Clerk Program offers law students the opportunity to gain real-life experience as a public defender. Law clerks are assigned various projects and work closely with assigned attorneys. Key responsibilities include: - Direct client contact - Conducting discovery review and organization - Researching and drafting memorandums and motions - Making appearances on the record for certified law students - Participating in
Job Title: Law Clerk 3L Cohort 2026 (3L Applicants Only) Job Responsibilities: - Perform legal research in civil, criminal, family law, and probate matters by reviewing case files, drafting legal memoranda, and preparing summaries of findings. - Summarize, evaluate, and recommend rulings on pre-trial civil motions by researching applicable law and analyzing cited cases, providing judicial officers with recommendations for each motion. - Research, analyze, and recommend polic
Job Title Law Clerk 3L Cohort 2026 (3L Applicants Only) Job Responsibilities - Conduct legal research in civil, criminal, family law, and probate matters, including reviewing case files, drafting legal memoranda, and preparing summaries of findings. - Summarize, evaluate, and recommend rulings on pre-trial civil matters. Research applicable law, analyze the cases cited by the parties, and provide the judicial officer with recommendations for each motion. - Research, analy
(3) Physical Class III - Moderate Work This class includes positions which require exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Law Clerk - Limited Term: Salary, Job Title, and Experience Information Salary: The salary for this position is competitive and will be based on experience and qualifications. The salary range for Law Clerk (Bar Member) is $98,757.
Additional Information 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,
Other outside employment must be approved in advance by the Court. Working Conditions Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, walk, stand, talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee mu
Job Title: Senior Law Clerk, Fall Job Responsibilities: The Senior Law Clerk (SLC) position is a 16-week internship program within the Public Defender's Office, designed to provide recent law school graduates with practical legal experience and prepare them for potential permanent employment as a Deputy Public Defender (DPD) I. During the internship, participants will engage in various legal activities under the guidance and mentorship of senior-level Deputy Public Defenders
Job Title: Senior Law Clerk Job Responsibilities: The Senior Law Clerk (SLC) position within the Public Defender's Office is a 16-week internship program designed to provide recent law school graduates with practical legal experience. Participants will have the opportunity to advance into permanent employment as a Deputy Public Defender I. The internship is offered twice a year, in the Fall and Spring. During the internship, SLCs will conduct preliminary hearings, participat
Job Title: Fall Law Clerk Job Responsibilities: - Law clerks in the program will be paired with an attorney and assigned various projects, allowing them to gain real-life experience as a public defender. - Clerks will have direct client contact, conduct discovery review and organization. - They will research and draft memorandums and motions. - Certified law students will have the opportunity to make appearances on the record. - Participants will be mentored by experienced a
Job Title: Law Clerk 3L Cohort 2026 (3L Applicants Only) Job Responsibilities: Law Clerks in the organization are tasked with a variety of responsibilities aimed at supporting judicial officers. The primary duties include conducting legal research, analyzing motions, and other matters on the court calendar to expedite court processes. Law Clerks prepare written recommendations based on their research findings and perform related duties as assigned. Specific responsibilitie
Job Title: Law Clerk 3L Cohort 2026 (3L Applicants Only) Job Responsibilities: - Conduct legal research on civil, criminal, family law, and probate matters. - Review case files, draft legal memoranda, and prepare summaries on findings. - Summarize, evaluate, and recommend rulings on pre-trial civil motions. - Research applicable law and analyze cases cited by parties, providing judicial officers with recommendations. - Research, analyze, and recommend policies and procedures
Job Title: Law Clerk 3L Cohort 2026 (3L Applicants Only) Job Responsibilities: Law Clerks at the Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles, are responsible for conducting legal research, analyzing motions, and expediting court calendars by preparing written recommendations on various matters. Key duties include: - Performing legal research in civil, criminal, family law, and probate matters, which involves reviewing case files, drafting legal memoranda, and prepar
Other Requirements Law Clerks may not practice law, receive legal fees, and/or represent a party as counsel during their employment by the Court as Law Clerks. Other outside employment must be approved in advance. Employment is "at will." Knowledge of: 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, proce
May involve walking or standing for extended periods of time. Los Angeles Superior Court Career Opportunities Organization: Superior Court of California County of Los Angeles Job Title: Law Clerk - Limited Term Salary: See Position Description Job Type: Full-Time Job Number: R9559/9739B Department: 08A* - Research Attorneys/Law Clerks Opening Date: 06/28/2024 About the Organization: The Superior Court of California County of Los Angeles is the largest unifi
Other outside employment must be approved in advance. Those Law Clerk candidates who have not yet passed the Bar exam must provide a letter from the law school's Registrar's Office verifying that a degree has been conferred. Unofficial transcripts are accepted. This class description intends to identify the major duties and requirements of the job and should not be interpreted as all-inclusive. Incumbent(s) may be required to perform job-related duties other than thos
Job Title: Senior Law Clerk, Fall Job Responsibilities: The Senior Law Clerk (SLC) position is a 16-week internship program within the Public Defender's department, offering an opportunity for advancement into a permanent role as a Deputy Public Defender (DPD) I. SLCs will engage in various tasks, including conducting preliminary hearings, participating in specialized case work areas like Post-Conviction, Law Enforcement Accountability, and Immigration. Under the supervision
Job Title: Senior Law Clerk, Spring Job Responsibilities: - Participate in a 16-week internship program in the Public Defender's Office, with potential advancement to a Deputy Public Defender I position. - Conduct preliminary hearings and participate in case work in areas such as Post-Conviction, Law Enforcement Accountability, and Immigration. - Assist in preparing a variety of criminal cases, and participate in hearings and jury trials under senior-level mentorship. - Cond
Job Title: Fall Law Clerk Program Job Responsibilities: - Engage in direct client contact to gain practical experience in client relations and case management. - Conduct discovery review and organization to assist in the preparation of legal cases. - Research and draft memorandums and motions to support attorneys in legal proceedings. - Certified law students may have the opportunity to make appearances on the record, providing firsthand courtroom experience. - Participate i
Job Title: Law Clerk 3L Cohort 2026 (3L Applicants Only) Job Responsibilities: - Conduct legal research and analyze motions and other matters on the court calendar to expedite court processes. - Prepare written recommendations based on research findings and perform related duties as assigned. - Summarize, evaluate, and recommend rulings on pre-trial civil matters by researching applicable laws and analyzing cited cases. - Research, analyze, and recommend policies and procedu
Job Title: Law Clerk 3L Cohort 2026 (3L Applicants Only) Job Responsibilities: - Conduct legal research on civil, criminal, family law, and probate matters, reviewing case files, drafting legal memoranda, and preparing summaries of findings. - Summarize, evaluate, and recommend rulings on pre-trial civil matters, researching applicable law and analyzing cases cited by parties to provide judicial officers with recommendations for each motion. - Research, analyze, and recommen
Job Title: Law Clerk 3L Cohort 2026 (3L Applicants Only) Job Responsibilities: - Conduct legal research and analyze motions and other matters on the court calendar to expedite proceedings. - Prepare written recommendations and perform related duties as assigned. - Assist judicial officers with legal research, summarize motions, and provide recommendations on case rulings. - Perform legal research in civil, criminal, family law, and probate matters, including reviewing case f
Some positions in this class may be required to perform these and other moderately physically demanding duties for extended periods of time. Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Superior Court of California County of Los Angeles Law
Successful completion of a criminal background check may be required for those assigned to specific departments. Desirable Qualifications 1. Strong legal research and writing skills. 2. 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. 3. Excellent written and oral communication skills. 4. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
Other Information Medical Examination: Prior to appointment, successful candidates must pass a medical examination. Each individual who successfully completes the examination shall be placed on the eligible list without physical examination for a period of six months from the date of the examination. Background Investigation: Successful candidates will be required to pass a background investigation, which includes a review of criminal and employment history. Proba
Job Title: Senior Law Clerk, Fall Job Responsibilities: - Research, study, interpret, and apply laws, court decisions, and other legal authorities in the preparation of cases, opinions, pleadings, and briefs. - Organize extensive legal discovery, reports, documents, and potential case exhibits. - Conduct pretrial reviews of case files for witness subpoenas and other evidence gathered for trials. - Conduct preliminary interviews of potential complainants in criminal cases and
Job Title: Senior Law Clerk, Spring Job Responsibilities: The Senior Law Clerk (SLC) position in the Public Defender's Office is a 16-week internship program designed to prepare candidates for a permanent role as a Deputy Public Defender (DPD) I. The program allows participants to gain practical experience in a legal environment under the mentorship of senior-level DPDs. Key responsibilities include: - Conducting legal research, studying, interpreting, and applying laws, co
Job Title: Fall Law Clerk Job Responsibilities: The Fall Law Clerk Program offers selected law students an immersive experience in the role of a public defender. Key responsibilities include: - Working closely with assigned attorneys on various projects. - Directly interacting with clients to gain firsthand experience. - Conducting discovery review and organization to assist in case preparation. - Researching and drafting memorandums and motions to support legal proceedings.
Job Title: Law Clerk 3L Cohort 2026 (3L Applicants Only) Job Responsibilities: Law Clerks at the organization are tasked with conducting extensive legal research, analyzing motions, and other matters on the court calendar to expedite proceedings. They prepare written recommendations and perform related duties as assigned. Key responsibilities include: - Conducting legal research in civil, criminal, family law, and probate matters, including reviewing case files, drafting le
Job Title: Law Clerk 3L Cohort 2026 (3L Applicants Only) Job Responsibilities: Law Clerks at the Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles, are tasked with conducting legal research and analyzing motions and other matters on the court calendar. Their role is crucial in expediting court calendars by preparing written recommendations and performing related duties as assigned. The responsibilities include: - Performing legal research in civil, criminal, family law, an
**Job Title:** Senior Law Clerk, Fall **Job Responsibilities:** The Senior Law Clerk (SLC) position in the Public Defender's Office is a 16-week internship program designed to provide a pathway to permanent employment as a Deputy Public Defender (DPD) I. The program is conducted twice a year, during the Fall and Spring. During the 16-week rotation, participants will engage in the following responsibilities: - Conduct preliminary hearings and participate in case work in spec
**Job Title:** Senior Law Clerk, Spring **Job Responsibilities:** The Senior Law Clerk (SLC) position at the Public Defender's Office of the organization is a 16-week internship program designed to provide recent law school graduates with practical legal experience. This role offers the opportunity to advance into permanent employment as a Deputy Public Defender (DPD) I. The SLC program is conducted twice a year, in the Fall and Spring. As a Senior Law Clerk, you will: - Co
Fall Associate – Law Clerk at **Members Only** $2,900 per week compensation Torrance, CA office location Temporary position for September 9, 2025 to November 6, 2025 Third-year law students planning to take the July California Bar exam can apply Must be able to type 40 words per minute and have strong communication skills Competitive pay and hands-on training and mentoring offered Exceptional Fall Associates may receive a full-time job offer as an Associate Attorney after passi...
Job Title: Fall Law Clerk Job Responsibilities: - Law clerks will be assigned various projects and work closely with the assigned attorney. - Direct client contact is expected, along with conducting discovery review and organization. - Research and draft memorandums and motions. - Certified law students will have the opportunity to make appearances on the record. - Participate in a mock trial competition to hone litigation skills. - Learn the art of storytelling, engage in a
Job Title: Post Bar Law Clerk Job Responsibilities: - Draft legal pleadings, memoranda, discovery plans, and other case-related documents. - Conduct legal research and analysis to support ongoing litigation. - Propound and respond to discovery, including form and special interrogatories, requests for production of documents, and subpoenas. - Work collaboratively with attorneys and paralegals on complex estate, trust, and conservatorship cases. - Assist in client relationship
Job Title: Summer Law Clerk Job Responsibilities: - Engage directly with clients throughout the 10-week program, including observing, interviewing, and supporting in legal processes under attorney supervision. - Attend daily juvenile court hearings, depositions, and other legal proceedings as needed. - Communicate regularly with attorneys, both verbally and in writing, regarding the status of caseloads and assignments, and provide all relevant information regarding the clien