Law Clerk 3L Cohort 2027 (3L Applicants Only)

Law Clerk 3L Cohort 2027 (3L Applicants Only)

Salary

$91,265.40 - $96,353.40 Annually

Location

Los Angeles, CA

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

R9739(3L)C

Department

71410 - RESEARCH ATTORNEY

Opening Date

10/30/2026

Closing Date

1/13/2027 11:59 PM Pacific

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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.

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.

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.

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.

Questions regarding this posting may be e-mailed to

Ashley Betancourth, Staffing Partner.

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Superior Court of Los Angeles County is an equal opportunity employer.

Choices Benefit Plan

Benefits may be purchased using a tax-free monthly benefits allowance between $1,149.21 - $2,476.90 for the 2025 plan year (based on number enrolled in medical coverage). If the monthly cost of the benefits selected is less than the monthly allowance, the employee receives the difference as additional taxable pay, up to a maximum of $244.00. For detailed plan information, click here.

Insurance

The Choices plan includes a robust range of insurance options, including medical, dental, disability, life, and AD&D insurance.

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employees may contribute up to $266 per month into a tax-free Health Care Spending Account and up to $400 per month tax-free into a Dependent Care Spending Account. The Court contributes up to $375 per month to the Dependent Care Spending Account.

Leave Benefits

Vacation - All permanent and other designated categories of employees are eligible to earn paid vacation based on years of service. Vacation is based on continuous service and credited at the completion of each consecutive six-month period of employment.

Sick leave - Depending on the length of service and employment categories, up to one day of full pay per month of service is accrued monthly for qualifying service.

Holidays - 14 days per year.

Bereavement leave.

Retirement

Deferred Compensation Plan (457) - Optional tax-deferred supplemental retirement plan that includes a County match of up to 4% of employees salary.

Retirement Pension Plan administered by the Los Angeles County Employees Retirement Association (LACERA).

If the candidate is a "new member" of the Countys defined benefit plan (LACERA) on or after January 1, 2013, that persons pension will be limited under the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act (PEPRA). For these purposes, a "new member" is someone who first becomes a member of LACERA on or after January 1, 2013 - that is, someone first employed by the County on or after December 1, 2012 - unless she or he established reciprocity with another public retirement system in which she or he was a member before January 1, 2013. For further information, visit lacera.com.

Other Benefits

The Commuter Benefit Plan (CBP) - Allows employees to pay for eligible public transit expenses using pre-tax dollars (up to IRS limits).

Tuition Reimbursement - The Tuition Reimbursement Program provides eligible employees with tuition assistance (maximum $2000 per fiscal year) for courses toward a degree program at an accredited college and/or university. The program is intended to support the ongoing development of a highly effective workforce at the Court.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

The information contained herein concerning the benefit package available to incumbents in this classification is based on an employees appointment to a full-time, permanent position in the Court service in this class. The specific benefit package any individual employee may receive is subject to change based on that employees particular employment status and payroll title.

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INSTRUCTIONS: The information you provide on this application and supplemental questionnaire will be evaluated to determine your eligibility to participate in the next phase of the recruitment process. Please be as specific as possible and include all information as requested. A resume or a reference to a resume will not be accepted in lieu of a complete application and questionnaire, or considered in determining your eligibility to participate in the next phase of the recruitment process. Incomplete responses, false statements, omission of a material fact, or partial information can result in disqualification from the examination process.

• Check this box to acknowledge you have read and understand these instructions.

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APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: I understand to be considered, I must submit my resume, three professional references, transcripts from all law schools attended, and two writing samples demonstrating my analytical ability.

• Check this box to acknowledge you have read and understand these instructions.

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Are you currently enrolled in a Juris Doctor program at an accredited school of law, in good standing, and an expected graduation date of May 2027?

• Yes
• No

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Enter the name of the accredited law school you are currently attending.

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Enter your law school anticipated graduation date. Use the following format: MM/YYYY.

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Please list any academic honors or awards you received during law school.

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Select the area(s) of litigation in which you would prefer to work.

• Civil
• Criminal
• Juvenile
• Family
• Writs
• Probate
• No Preference

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Do you have Law Review or Journal experience?

• Yes
• No

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What is your current cumulative law school grade point average?

Required Question

Employer Superior Court of California County of Los Angeles

Address 111 N. Hill Street

Room 203

Los Angeles, California, 90012

Website https://www.lacourt.ca.gov/