Superior Court of California County of Los Angeles Burbank Courthouse
Posted on:
May 7,2025
Job Profile:
Law Clerks are required to participate in a mandatory Direct Deposit program per Government Code Section 21207.5.
Law Clerks are required to be fingerprinted and pass a criminal background check.
Law Clerks may be employed for a limited term of up to 30 months, with formal performance appraisals given at the 6-month and 18-month anniversary.
Other outside employment must be approved in advance.
Employment is "at will."
Selection Process
This is a competitive recruitment. All applications will be reviewed to identify the most competitive applicants. Only the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the selection process.
A panel interview will be conducted by a Qualifications Appraisal Board to evaluate each applicant's education, training, experience, and general background in relation to the position's overall qualifications and requirements.
The Court reserves the right to modify the selection process in the interest of obtaining the best qualified candidates. All appointments are made "at will."
Prior to appointment, the successful applicant must pass a thorough background investigation and fingerprinting. The successful applicant will also be required to take a medical examination and have a drug screening test. The successful applicant will be required to provide proof of a valid California Class "C" driver's license prior to appointment.
The successful applicant will be required to take an oath or affirmation of office.
The Court reserves the right to verify all submitted documentation prior to appointment. In the event of a tie, the Human Resources Department may make the final selection.
The Court does not reimburse applicants for any travel or related expenses incurred in connection with the selection process.
The Court reserves the right to make revisions to the contents of this job posting in any manner whatsoever prior to or during the course of the recruitment.
The Court is an equal opportunity employer.
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Law Clerk (Non-Bar Member)
Law Clerk (Bar Member)
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Law Clerk (Non-Bar Member)
Law Clerk (Bar Member)
To apply, please click on the following link: LAW CLERK (NON-BAR MEMBER)
LAW CLERK (BAR MEMBER)
Law Clerk 3L Cohort 2025 (3L Applicants Only)
Superior Court of California County of Los Angeles
$89,485.08 - $94,477.08 Annually
Full-Time
Los Angeles, CA
R9739(3L)A
RESEARCH ATTORNEY
12/03/2024
3/1/2025 12:00 AM Pacific
Position Description
Join the Superior Court of California County of Los Angeles as a Law Clerk in the 3L Cohort 2025. This recruitment is intended only for current 3L students who are within six months of graduation. As part of a cohort, selected applicants will start their employment on September 2, 2025.
Priority consideration will be given to those who apply early.
ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION
The Superior Court of California County of Los Angeles is the largest unified trial court in the United States. With 580 judges and commissioners working in 36 facilities, supported by over 4,800 full-time employees, the Court has an annual budget of over $1 billion. Los Angeles County is geographically one of the largest counties in the nation, covering 4,752 square miles and with a population of over 10.4 million residents.
As an employee of the Court, you will have access to competitive benefits including comprehensive medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance options, a retirement pension savings plan, paid vacation and sick leave, and 14 paid holidays.
ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY
As a Law Clerk, you will conduct legal research, analyze motions and other matters on the court calendar, prepare written recommendations, and perform related duties as assigned.
For a detailed job description, please visit 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 6-month and 18-month anniversaries. Law Clerks are prohibited from practicing law, receiving legal fees, and representing a party as counsel during their employment with the Court. Any outside employment must be approved in advance. Employment with the Court is "at will."
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
To qualify for this position, you must meet the following requirements at the time of application:
• 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).
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
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
When submitting your application, please include the following documents/information:
• 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.)
