Post-Bar Law Clerk (Labor & Employment)

Post-Bar Law Clerk (Labor & Employment)

Career Consulting Partners is partnered with a young and ambitious law firm. We are seeking a high-energy, detail-oriented Post-Bar Law Clerk who sat for the recent California State Bar Exam. In this role, you will gain hands-on exposure to the entire lifecycle of employment cases from initial client intake to pre-suit settlement negotiations and courtroom litigation.

This post-bar clerkship is designed as a direct pipeline to an Associate Attorney role. Upon successfully passing the California Bar Exam and demonstrating strong performance during the clerkship period, high-performing candidates will be eligible for promotion to a full-time Associate Attorney position with an immediate title change, pay bump, and bonus eligibility.

Responsibilities:

• Draft initial civil complaints, administrative charges (CRD/EEOC/LWDA), pre-suit demand letters, motions, and mediation statements.

• Review employment records, analyze wage stubs, calculate exposure models (unpaid wages, penalties, emotional distress), and draft tailored written discovery requests.

• Perform fast-paced, complex research on the California Labor Code, FEHA, PAGA, and relevant case law.

• Conduct prospective client intakes, interview witnesses, and participate in case strategy sessions alongside firm partners.

• Organize deposition materials, compile hearing briefs, assemble mediation exhibits, and assist lead counsel with negotiation/trial strategies.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an ABA-accredited law school.

• Must have recently taken the California Bar Exam and be awaiting results.

• Must be able to work full-time on-site at our Los Angeles office.

• Strong legal research and writing skills, sharp attention to detail, and sound analytical capabilities.

• A strong passion for employee rights and an eagerness to explore either civil litigation or high-volume dispute resolution.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $85,000 - $90,000

• Upon passing the California Bar Exam and contingent upon demonstrated hard work, strong writing skills, and a proven track record during the clerkship, candidates may be offered a full-time Associate Attorney position.

• Starting associate compensation starts at $100,000, plus additional perks.

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance

• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays

• 401(k) plan

• Direct mentorship from experienced attorneys

• Full reimbursement for California Bar dues and swearing-in/admission fees.

Location:

• Downtown Los Angeles, California

• On-site

Please note that we at Career Consulting Partners will be sure to keep your information private. We will not submit you or your information to any firm without your consent. Once we have received your resume/application, we will reach out to you and review the firm(s) before we move forward.