Law Clerk

Overview

Associate Justice Lamar Baker of the California Court of Appeal, Second Appellate District, Division Five, located in Los Angeles, is accepting applications for the position of Law Clerk. The Law Clerk position combines important legal editing and clerical duties with the opportunity to engage in traditional law clerk research and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Engage in legal research and writing, including for appellate opinions, pending motions, and other matters;
• Monitor all stages of case preparation and maintain case files;
• Verify record references and legal citations in draft opinions;
• Assist with legal, clerical, or administrative projects, including preparation of appellate opinions for circulation, filing legal documents, calendaring case deadlines, and scheduling meetings;
• May need to work occasional evening hours.

Qualifications

Admission to the State Bar of California and one year of administrative or clerical experience.

Participation in the California Provisional Bar Licensing Program may be substituted for Admission to the State Bar of California per the terms and conditions and within the time frame of that program.

Licenses and Certificates: Admission to the State Bar of California.

Note: Applicants who have not been admitted to the State Bar of California, but who have graduated from law school may receive consideration for hiring as a Graduate Legal Assistant. Familiarity with citation form recommended by the California Style Manual is preferred.  
 

How To Apply

To apply, please click on the Apply for Job button. 

The following items are required.
•    Completed online application
•    Cover letter
•    Resume 
•    Writing Sample
•    Law School Transcript (unofficial is acceptable)
Please apply early because interviews will be scheduled on a rolling basis until the position is filled. The start date is anticipated to be in mid-October 2026.

The Judicial Council provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities who request such accommodation. Reasonable accommodation needs should be requested through Human Resources at (415) 865-4260. Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) is available by dialing 711. Once connected, provide the relay operator with the number for Human Resources: 415-865-4260.

Pay and Benefits

Law Clerk: $6,059 - $7,362 per month    
(starting salary will be between $6,059 and $6,665)

BENEFITS
•    Health/Dental/Vision benefits 
•    14 paid holidays per calendar year
•    1 personal holiday per year
•    Choice of annual leave or sick/vacation leave
•    CalPERS Retirement Plan
•    401K and 457 deferred compensation plans
•    Up to $130 per month reimbursement for qualifying commuting costs 
•    Employee Assistance Program
•    Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
•    FlexElect Program
•    Long Term Disability Program (employee paid/optional)
•    Group Legal Plan (employee paid/optional)
•    Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility
 

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Court of Appeal, Second Appellate District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.