Law Clerk 3L Cohort 2026 (3L Applicants Only)
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Job Location:
Los Angeles, CA - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 89485 - 94477
Posted on:
3 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Position Description
- This recruitment is intended only for current current law school students within six months of graduation.All selected applicants will begin as part of a cohort. The anticipated beginning of employment for the next cohort of selected 3L applicants is September 8 2026.Priority consideration will be given to those who apply early.
ABOUT THE COURT
Los Angeles Superior Court is the largest unified trial court in the United States. Its 580 judges and commissioners work in one of the 36 facilities within the Courts 12 judicial districts and are supported by more than 4800 full-time Court employees. The Court has an annual budget of more than $1 billion. Located in Southern California Los Angeles County is geographically one of the nations largest counties covering 4752 square miles and with over residents is also one of its most populous counties.
The Court offers competitive benefits including comprehensive options for medical dental vision disability and life insurance a retirement pension savings plan paid vacation and sick leave and 14 paid holidays.ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY
Law Clerks conduct legal research analyze motions and other matters on calendar to expedite court calendars prepare written recommendations there on and perform related duties as assigned.
A detailed job description is available at the following links: Law Clerk (Non-Bar) Law Clerk (Bar Member)
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 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.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
To qualify you must meet the following requirements at the time of application:- LAW CLERK (NON-BAR PRE-GRADUATION): Current enrollment in a Juris Doctor program at an accredited school of law in good standing and within six months of graduation (if selected offer will be contingent upon proof of both graduation and eligibility to take the California Bar Examination).
- 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
You will need the following documents/information when submitting your application:- Resume
- 3 professional references
- Law School transcripts from all law schools attended (unofficial transcripts accepted)
- 2 writing samples demonstrating your analytical ability (i.e. drafted pleading legal publication legal writing class assignment etc.; an introductory paragraph explaining the nature of the writing sample is encouraged i.e. 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.)
- Law School Diploma orletter from your law schools Registrars Office verifying that a degree has been conferred
- Updated Law School transcripts (unofficial transcripts accepted)
- Proof of eligibility to take the California Bar Examination
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR APPLICANTS
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.
For general application information please access theOnline 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.Follow us on social media! - LAW CLERK (NON-BAR PRE-GRADUATION): Current enrollment in a Juris Doctor program at an accredited school of law in good standing and within six months of graduation (if selected offer will be contingent upon proof of both graduation and eligibility to take the California Bar Examination).
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