By observing judicial proceedings and working on cases from start to finish under the close watch of judges, Law Clerks develop their skills and gain an unparalleled understanding of the workings of the Court.

Law Clerks perform legal research, analyze motions and other matters on calendar, and perform other duties to expedite court business. A majority of Law Clerks are assigned to judges who preside over general and limited jurisdiction civil departments. Depending on experience, interest and availability, some Law Clerks may be assigned to specialized departments, including complex litigation, family law, writs and receivers, juvenile, criminal or appeals.

Many Law Clerks work at the Stanley Mosk Courthouse in downtown Los Angeles. Others are assigned to district courts located throughout Los Angeles County.

Law Clerks often form lasting bonds with the judges to whom they are assigned. Moreover, former Law Clerks have found that their clerkships, as well as the contacts made during their time at the Court, enhance their future employment opportunities

The Los Angeles Superior Court is looking for bright, hardworking and enthusiastic law school graduates/attorneys to serve as Law Clerks. Candidates should thrive in a multi-tasking, deadline driven environment.

Law Clerk positions are available to graduating law students as well as experienced attorneys. Candidates must be graduates of an accredited law school and eligible to take the California State Bar exam.

When selecting candidates, the Court considers such factors as prior legal and non-legal experience, writing samples, law school grades, and professional recommendations

The Los Angeles Superior Court accepts applications for Law Clerk positions on a continuous basis.

Applicants are required to complete and submit: a Los Angeles Superior Court Employment Application and a Supplemental Information Sheet, a resume, current law school transcript, writing samples (e.g., drafted pleading, legal publication, etc.), and a list of three professional references. For more information, please see http://www.lasuperiorcourt.org/HR/.

Completed application materials should be sent to:

Managing Research Attorney,
Los Angeles Superior Court,
111 North Hill Street, Room 209,
Los Angeles, California 90012

The Managing Research Attorney and the Research Attorney and Law Clerk Committee will only review complete applications. No applications will be accepted by fax or via email. Hearing impaired applicants with telephone-teletype equipment may leave typewritten messages at: (213) 613-4797.

Only the most qualified applicants, based upon a review of submitted application materials, will be scheduled for an interview and may be placed on an eligibility list. As openings occur, eligible candidates may be interviewed for specific assignments. Placement on the eligibility list does not guarantee an offer of employment.

The Court is an equal-opportunity employer and is seeking applicants who reflect the diverse legal community.

For phone inquires, please call (213) 974-7734.
For written inquires, please send an email to lawclerk@lasuperiorcourt.org