Associate Justice Lamar Baker of the California Court of Appeal, Second Appellate District, Division Five, is currently accepting applications for the position of Law Clerk. This role offers a unique blend of legal editing and clerical responsibilities while providing an excellent opportunity to enhance research, analytical, and writing skills.

Responsibilities

Edit draft opinions, ensuring the accuracy of record references and legal citations.
Conduct legal research and writing for appellate opinions, pending motions, and other matters.
Oversee all stages of case preparation and maintain organized case files.
Provide administrative and clerical support to Justice Baker and his research attorneys, including preparing appellate opinions for circulation, filing legal documents, managing case deadlines, and scheduling meetings.
Assist with special legal, clerical, or administrative projects as needed.

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.

Admission to the State Bar of California. (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 online, please click the Apply for Job button.

The following items are required.

Completed online application
Cover letter
Resume
Writing Sample
Law School Transcript (unofficial is acceptable)

The anticipated start date for the position is a mutually agreeable date in October 2024. Please apply early because interviews will be scheduled on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Pay and Benefits

Law Clerk: $5,883 - $7,148 per month

(starting salary will be between $5,883 and $6,471)

BENEFITS

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

Equal Employment Opportunity

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

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