As a Law Clerk, you will play a crucial role in the judicial process by assisting judicial officers with in-depth legal research, summarizing motions, and providing well-informed recommendations on case rulings. This dynamic position offers the opportunity to work closely with one or multiple judicial officers, depending on the assignment, allowing you to gain diverse legal experience and insights. 

This role offers a unique opportunity to enhance your legal expertise and make a significant impact on the justice system.

Law Clerks can be assigned to positions in various areas of law, including Appellate, Civil, Complex, Criminal, Family, Juvenile, Probate, and Writs and Receivers. Additionally, there are positions in the Coverage Unit, which supports all these divisions during absences or vacancies. However, please note that assignment to a preferred area is not guaranteed and is subject to the needs of the court.

As a Law Clerk you'll be at the heart of the legal process, with responsibilities that include but are not limited to: 

• Conducting Comprehensive Legal Research: Dive into civil, criminal, family law, and probate matters, reviewing case files, drafting detailed legal memoranda, and preparing insightful summaries on findings.
• Evaluation and Recommendations: Summarize, evaluates, and recommends rulings on pre-trial civil motions, research applicable laws and analyze cases cited by parties , and provide judicial officers with well-founded recommendations for each motion.
• Research and Analyze: Collaborate with judicial officers, Supervising Research Attorneys and/or Managing Research Attorneys to research, analyze, and recommend policies and procedures related to specific proceedings and recurring issues.

Non-Bar Member:

• You graduated from an accredited school of law.
• You are eligible to take the California Bar Examination.                                                                         

Bar Member:

• You are licensed to practice law in the State of California.
• You are an active member of the State Bar of California and in good standing.

Non-Bar Member, Pre-Graduation*:

• You are currently enrolled and in good standing in a Juris Doctor program at an accredited school of law.
• You are within six months of graduation.

*If selected, the Law Clerk offer is contingent upon proof of both graduation and eligibility to take the California Bar Examination.

Our Law Clerks are exceptional individuals from some of the nation's most prestigious law schools! We’re proud of the diverse backgrounds, skills, and perspectives they each bring. Whether you’re conducting in-depth legal research, drafting briefs, or attending court proceedings, your contributions will have a real impact.