Law Clerk - Attorney General's Office - Fall 2026 Semester

About The Role

Location – 160 East 300 South Salt Lake City, Utah, 84111 United States. Background Check Required – You must successfully pass a criminal history check. Drug Test Required – No. Schedule Code – AG - Employees at the Attorney General's Office.

Key Responsibilities

The Utah Attorney General's Office invites current law students to apply for clerkship and/or externship opportunities for Fall Semester 2026. Clerkships are paid positions and are not eligible for school credit. Externships are unpaid positions and may be eligible for school credit. To verify school credit eligibility, please speak with your college or university's internship coordinator. Our office has over 20 different divisions – please look over each division's mission through the "areas" section of our website: https://attorneygeneral.utah.gov/. The extent of each task will be determined by the division for which the student clerks. Please note that our Investigations Division has no attorneys and is not open for clerkships, but our Justice attorneys prosecute the cases that our office investigates and they do have clerkship opportunities.

• Prepares litigation working documents; prepares documents consisting of concise decisions based upon facts of case interpretations of law and compliance with state and federal standards.
• Evaluates all the information to determine a case's status.
• Monitors, tracks and follows up on documentation, case files or other assignments to ensure appropriate timelines are met and action completed.
• Prepares cases by conducting legal research and gathering evidence.
• Reviews cases, applications, files, records, etc., to determine action to be taken.
• Our law clerks perform a wide variety of tasks such as preparing legal documents, conducting legal analysis, and conducting research. Often, our law clerks will prepare draft opinions for cases that will act as the foundation for lawyers and judges. They will also help during the course of an action by preparing for a case and examining legal documents such as petitions, legal complaints, and affidavits.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a law program

Pay

Law clerks work part-time at a beginning rate of $26/hour for 1st-year law students, $28 for 2nd-year law students, and $30 for 3rd-year law students or recent graduates.

Schedule

Part-Time

Benefits

In Utah, we believe hard work is important, but balance is essential. Finding work/life balance is a vital element to our culture. To find out more about WHY Utah, click here. Other benefits may include:

• Job Stability: Enjoy the security and reliability of employment within a well-established organization.
• Career Growth: Develop valuable skills and gain opportunities for leadership within a large organization.
• Meaningful Work: Contribute to an important service that benefits the community and supports organizational goals.
• Supportive Work Environment: Be part of a team that values cooperation, strong work ethics, and mutual support.

The Office of the Utah Attorney General

If you are looking to make a meaningful impact while working in a dynamic, fast-paced legal environment, the Attorney General's Office offers a unique opportunity. As counselors, protectors, and stewards, the Office plays a vital role in defending both the U.S. and Utah constitutions, protecting residents, and preserving the resources that make Utah special. You'll contribute to upholding justice, advising state agencies, and safeguarding the rights and interests of Utah's citizens. With responsibilities ranging from prosecuting corporate misconduct to enforcing public lands policy and supporting children's justice initiatives, your work here will be both diverse and rewarding. Join a team dedicated to serving the public and advancing the cause of justice in Utah.

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