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LAW CLERK
County of Los Angeles
DISTRICT ATTORNEY
Location
Los Angeles, California, 90010
Salary
$4,129.94 - $4,129.94
per month
Type
Temporary
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Not specified
SES Pay Grade
Base salary range: $147,649 - $221,900
Typical requirements: Executive-level leadership experience. Senior executive qualifications required.
Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).
Job Description
Summary
This law clerk position in the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office involves supporting prosecutors by researching laws, drafting legal documents, organizing case materials, and communicating with witnesses and clients to help prepare for criminal cases.
It's a hands-on role that provides mentorship and real-world experience in the justice system.
A good fit would be someone detail-oriented with strong analytical skills, a passion for criminal law, and a solid foundation in legal principles, ideally a law student or recent graduate eager to learn in a fast-paced public service environment.
Key Requirements
- Strong analytical abilities to research, interpret, and apply case law, statutes, and legal issues
- Proficiency in legal research principles, methods, and resources
- Solid understanding of California state law, county legislation, and administrative law
- Experience or ability to assist in drafting legal briefs, memoranda, resolutions, and other documents
- Skills in organizing discovery materials, reports, documents, and potential exhibits
- Effective communication with witnesses, experts, clients, judges, attorneys, and the public
- Ability to conduct interviews to gather factual, biographical, and financial information
Full Job Description
LOS ANGELES COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE
We welcome applications from anyone
FILING PERIOD:
THE APPLICATION FILING PERIOD WILL BEGIN ON JANUARY 20, 2026, AT 8:00 A.M. (PT) – CONTINUOUS. WE WILL KEEP ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS UNTIL THE POSITION IS FILLED. THE APPLICATION WINDOW MAY CLOSE UNEXPECTEDLY ONCE WE HAVE ENOUGH QUALIFIED CANDIDATES.
EXAM NUMBER:
A9240E
With more than 10 million residents, Los Angeles County is the most populous county in the nation! As the largest employer in Southern California, over 112,000 employees in more than 36 Departments provide vital public services as diverse as law enforcement, property assessment, public health protection, water conservation, cultural activities, and many more. The County of Los Angeles values diversity and is dedicated to providing equal opportunity to all qualified persons.
Joining the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office
The Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office (LADA) is the largest prosecutorial office in the nation. Our jurisdiction spans 4,083 miles, stretching from the Antelope Valley to Long Beach, and from Pomona to Malibu. LADA is dedicated to protecting and serving our community and safeguarding the rights of crime victims and the accused alike through an unrelenting pursuit of justice.
As a member of our Office, Law Clerks will be joining a team that proudly represents the people of the State of California. We seek justice for all of our diverse communities by reflecting the highest standards of fairness, impartiality, and integrity!
POSITION INFORMATION
Law Clerks with the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office work across a variety of assignments throughout the greater Los Angeles area. Under the mentorship of an experienced Deputy District Attorney, Law Clerks receive meaningful administrative and technical mentorship while contributing directly to the Office’s criminal justice mission. This role offers hands-on experience in the practical application of criminal law through direct service within the Los Angeles region. Law Clerks support prosecutorial work and gain valuable insight into the operations of one of the nation’s largest public law offices. Strong analytical abilities are essential, as Law Clerks research, interpret, and apply case law, statutes, and related legal issues. Responsibilities include assisting in the preparation of legal briefs, memoranda, resolutions, and other documents used in judicial proceedings. Successful Law Clerks bring a solid understanding of legal research principles, methods, and resources, along with strong understanding of California state law, county legislation, and administrative law, including relevant regulations and enforcement practices.
Requirements
Provides support to attorneys in a wide variety of legal tasks including research, study, interpretation, and application of laws, court decisions, and other legal authorities for use in the preparation of cases, opinions, pleadings, briefs, and other legal documents.
Assists in drafting a variety of legal documents.
Conducts legal research, prepares research memorandums, investigates and prepares written reports on writs of habeas corpus, and drafts points and authorities.
Organizes extensive discovery, reports, documents and potential exhibits.
Communicates with witnesses, experts, clients and potential exhibits, provides information to judges, attorneys, and the public concerning the work of the department.
Interviews clients to obtain factual, biographical and financial information.
Provides clients with summary of reports and charges files as needed.
Assists in the scheduling of witnesses and prepares witnesses and clients in courtroom procedures and appropriate protocol.
Accepts legal process served on the office after regular business hours.
Performs various clerical duties necessary to the maintenance of the departmental law library.
Performs clerical and computer data input work in connection with legal matters as needed.
Qualifications
REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY
Current enrollment and successful completion of one full year in an approved* or accredited** law school -OR- Current enrollment in a law school and successful completion of the State Bar of California First Year Law Student's Examination.
LICENSE REQUIREMENT
A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to use an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.
PHYSICAL CLASS
Current enrollment and successful completion of one full year in an approved* or accredited** law school -OR- Current enrollment in a law school and successful completion of the State Bar of California First Year Law Student's Examination.
LICENSE REQUIREMENT
A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to use an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.
PHYSICAL CLASS
Physical Class II - Light: This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10-pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION:
ACCREDITATION INFORMATION
**Accredited institutions are those listed in the publications of regional, national, or international accrediting agencies which are accepted by the Department of Human Resources (DHR). These agencies must be recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE) and/or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). Publications such as American Universities and Colleges and the International Handbook of Universities are also acceptable references.
We also accept degrees conferred by institutions that have been evaluated by an academic credential evaluation agency recognized by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE) and that have been deemed by the evaluating agency to be the equivalent of a degree from an accredited United States institution.
We also accept degrees conferred by institutions that have been evaluated by an academic credential evaluation agency recognized by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE) and that have been deemed by the evaluating agency to be the equivalent of a degree from an accredited United States institution.
- Applicants must attach transcripts (original or photocopy) showing proof of current enrollment, and indicating grade level AND completion of or enrollment in Evidence and Civil Procedure courses to their application at the time of filing or within 15 calendar days from the filing date.
- Applicants enrolled in a non-approved law school must attach proof of successful completion of the State Bar of California -- First Year Law Student's Examination to their application at the time of filing or within 15 calendar days from the filing date.
Additional Information
EXAMINATION INFORMATION
This exam will consist of a structured interview test weighted at 100%, measuring:
Professional/Technical Knowledge (General Criminal Case & Statutory Law and Constitutional Principles of California Rules of Professional Conduct as they pertain to Criminal Defense)
Critical Thinking
Decision Making Skills
Oral Communication Skills
Listening Skills
Fact Finding
Ethics & Integrity
Cultural & Individual Sensitivity
Candidates must meet the REQUIREMENTS and achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the examination in order to be placed on the Eligible Register.
ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION
Applications will be processed on an as-received basis. The names of applicants receiving a passing grade in the examination will be placed on the eligible register in Band order, based on their score, for a period of six (6) months following the date of promulgation.
This exam will consist of a structured interview test weighted at 100%, measuring:
Professional/Technical Knowledge (General Criminal Case & Statutory Law and Constitutional Principles of California Rules of Professional Conduct as they pertain to Criminal Defense)
Critical Thinking
Decision Making Skills
Oral Communication Skills
Listening Skills
Fact Finding
Ethics & Integrity
Cultural & Individual Sensitivity
Candidates must meet the REQUIREMENTS and achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the examination in order to be placed on the Eligible Register.
ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION
Applications will be processed on an as-received basis. The names of applicants receiving a passing grade in the examination will be placed on the eligible register in Band order, based on their score, for a period of six (6) months following the date of promulgation.
No person may compete in this examination more than once every six (6) months.
SPECIAL INFORMATION
QUALIFYING BACKGROUND CHECK
Before a final appointment is made to this position, you will be required to complete and
pass a detailed background investigation including a Livescan.
Examples of disqualifying factors are:
- Any criminal charges or convictions
- Job related misdemeanor convictions
- Certain serious traffic convictions or patterns of traffic violations such as three (3)moving violations in one year; failure to appear; at-fault accidents; applicant placed on a three (3) year probation
- Poor credit history
- Poor employment history
- Substance abuse
- Driving under the influence
Appointees may be required to work in any area of Los Angeles County and in any shift including evenings, nights, and weekends.
VACANCY INFORMATION
The resulting certification list for this examination will be used for temporary employment only within the Office of the District Attorney.
APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION
Applications must be filed online only. Applications will not be accepted by mail, fax, or in-person. If you are unable to attach documents (if any), you may submit them via email to exams@da.lacounty.gov within 15 calendar days from the filing date. In the subject line of your email or fax cover sheet, you must include your name and the exam title.
Invitation letters to the interview will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that candidates provide a valid email address. Please add exams@da.lacounty.gov and mmosley@da.lacounty.gov to your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from bring filtered as spam/junk mail.
To apply online, click on the green "Apply" tab for this examination. You can also supervise the status of your application using this website.
Information presented on employment applications, resumes, and during the examination process is subject to verification. We may reject your application at any time during the examination and hiring process, including after appointment has been made. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or rescission of appointment.
Fill out your application completely. Provide any relevant education, training, and experience in the spaces provided, so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the Selection Requirements. Resumes may be attached but will not be accepted in lieu of including information describing your assigned duties in the job application. If your application is incomplete, it will be rejected.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER: Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number, so include yours when applying.
COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES: For applicants who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County.
NO SHARING OF USER ID AND PASSWORD: All applicants must file their application online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member's or friend's user ID and password may erase an applicant's original application record.
Available Shift: Any
Available Area: Any
Department Contact Name: Exam Unit
Department Contact Phone: (213) 257-2700
Department Contact Email: exams@da.lacounty.gov
ADA Coordinator Phone: (213) 257-2700
California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922
Teletype Phone: (800) 735-2929
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