Student Law Clerk

About the role

This recruitment is for part-time, temporary Student Law Clerk positions with the District Attorney's Office. Positions are available for the Fall 2026 semester and beyond.

A background investigation and pre-employment drug screening must be successfully completed prior to employment.

Responsibilities

• Study, interpret, and apply laws, court decisions, and other legal authorities for use in the preparation of cases, opinions, and briefs.
• Assist attorneys in the preparation of deeds, contracts, pleadings, resolutions, and legal opinions.
• Confer with others regarding the collection of facts; investigate facts relating to proposed or pending litigation.
• Assist in the preparation of correspondence and reports.

Requirements

• Satisfactory completion of one year in a law school of recognized standing.
• Must maintain continued enrollment and satisfactory progress in a recognized law school to hold this classification.

Qualifications

Knowledge

• Principles and practices of legal research methods.
• Preparation of briefs and opinions.
• Principles of law and their application.

Ability

• Analyze and apply legal principles, facts, evidence, and precedence to legal problems.
• Present statements of law, fact, and argument clearly and logically in written and oral form.
• Perform research and assist in the preparation of legal opinions.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Pay

Approximate salary: $19.32 - $23.48/hour.

Schedule

Part-time, temporary positions.