Law Clerk - Limited Term

About the Opportunity

The Superior Court of Los Angeles County seeks Law Clerks to conduct legal research, analyze motions and other matters on calendar to expedite court calendars, prepare written recommendations thereon, and perform related duties as assigned. Detailed job descriptions are available at Law Clerk (Bar Member) and Law Clerk (Non-Bar).

Special Conditions of Employment

• Law clerks may be employed for a limited term of up to 30 months, with formal performance appraisals given at the 12 month and 24 month, and 30 month anniversary.
• 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."

SALARY

• Law Clerk (Non-Bar): $91,265.40 - $96,353.40 Annually
• Law Clerk (Bar Member): $100,725.84 - $112,272.00 Annually

Minimum Requirements

• LAW CLERK (NON-BAR): Graduation from an accredited school of law with a Juris Doctor degree.
• LAW CLERK (BAR MEMBER): Licensed to practice law in the state of California and an active member in good standing of the State Bar of California.

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.

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 transcripts from all law schools attended (unofficial transcripts accepted), 2 writing samples demonstrating your analytical ability.
• 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 extended offers of employment.
• Step 4 - Interviews for placement in specific assignments occur thereafter, when a judge has a vacancy, these interviews may take place before or after court employment begins, with the managing research attorneys and judge interviewing candidates and making placement decisions.

APPLICANT SUPPORT & INFORMATION

• Applications must be submitted online. Before submitting your application, carefully review ALL the information detailed on our APPLICANT SUPPORT page.
• Applicants with disabilities who require reasonable accommodation to participate in the recruitment process may submit a request for accommodation to the email provided below.

Questions Regarding This Posting

• Questions regarding this posting may be emailed to Ashley Betancourth, Staffing Partner.

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Los Angeles Superior Court is an Equal Opportunity Employer