Closing Date: 13th January, 2027

Description:

Position Description:
This recruitment is limited to current third-year law students (3Ls) who are expected to graduate in May 2027.

Selected applicants will be hired as part of the 3L Cohort Program, with employment start dates staggered between August and September 2027.

This position will close on January 13, 2027. Applicants are encouraged to apply promptly.

The Superior Court of Los Angeles County is the largest unified trial court in the United States. The Court's 582 judicial officers and its dedicated workforce of over 4,600 full-time employees serving across 36 facilities work purposefully and seamlessly to achieve the mission to provide equal access to justice to all of Los Angeles County. At the heart of the Superior Court of Los Angeles County is commitment and collaboration between team members who contribute professional skill sets and meaningful work experiences toward the goal of serving the community at large.

Accessible career paths, a healthy work-life balance, job stability, and comprehensive total rewards including generous pay and benefits, a robust public sector pension, and Court matched 401K/457 individual savings plans, are just some of the values that the Court offers to every member of its thriving workforce. Plan your future with the Superior Court of Los Angeles County – connect with us today.

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 Member) & 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."

Selection Requirements
To Qualify, You Must Meet All the Following Requirements at The Final Filing Date of This Bulletin:

Law Clerk (non-Bar, Pre-Graduation)*: Current Enrollment in A Juris Doctor Program at An Accredited School of Law, in Good Standing, and An Expected Graduation Date of May 2027 (if Selected, Offer Will Be Contingent upon Proof of Both Graduation and Eligibility to Take the California Bar Examination).

To Qualify for Options that Require Educational Credentials, You Must Attach the Required Documentation to Your Application. for More Information, Please Visit Our Applicant Support Page. (https://lasc.attract.neogov.com/recruitment-home-pA/p/applicantsupport)

Application Requirements
To Be Considered for This Role, the Following Documents Must Be Attached to Your Application at The Time of Filing:

Resume
Three (3) Professional References
Law School Transcripts from All Law Schools Attended (unofficial Transcripts Accepted)
Two (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.)

Additional Documents Requires After Graduation

Updated Law School Transcripts Reflecting that The Degree Has Been Conferred (unofficial Transcripts Accepted)
Proof of Eligibility to Take the California Bar Examination

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

Applicant Support & Information
Applications Must Be Submitted Online. Before Submitting Your Application, Carefully Review All the Information Detailed on Our Applicant Support Page Linked Here. (https://lasc.attract.neogov.com/recruitment-home-pA/p/applicantsupport)

Applicants with Disabilities Who Require Reasonable Accommodation to Participate in The Recruitment Process May Submit a Request for Accommodation to The Email Provided Below. for Additional Employment Information, Please Click Here (https://lascpubstorage.blob.core.windows.net/cpw/LIBSVCHumanResources-95-LASCEmploymentInfo.pdf) (download Pdf Reader). (https://get.adobe.com/reader/)

What to Expect After Applying

Screening: Qualifying Evaluation of Selection Requirements and Required Application Materials.

Eligible List: Applicants Who Meet Selection Requirements and Application Requirements Will Be Placed on An Eligible List and Referred to Hiring Managers for Consideration. Placement on An Eligible List May Not Result in Further Consideration, only The Most Qualified Candidates Will Be Contacted for Interviews.

Interview: Invitations to Interview Will Be Extended on A Rolling Basis. All Interviews Will Be Conducted in January 2027.