Law Clerk

Join the California Court of Appeal, Second Appellate District, as a Law Clerk where your work directly shapes California law. This position combines administrative excellence with legal analysis, supporting central staff attorneys working on appellate opinions. You'll collaborate directly with the managing attorney on workers' compensation disputes, criminal appeals, and precedent-setting legal research. Gain invaluable experience in appellate practice and contributing to justice for workers, employers, and criminal defendants throughout Southern California.

Responsibilities

Editorial & Administrative Foundation

• Refine appellate opinions that define California law through meticulous proofreading for accuracy, clarity, and California Style Manual compliance.
• Verify facts by reviewing trial court records, administrative hearing transcripts, and exhibits.
• Edit court orders and other judicial documents.
• Provide administrative support in California's biggest appellate district

Legal Research & Citation Verification

Growth Opportunities

Professional Excellence

This position is perfect for curious, detail-oriented legal professionals ready to master both administrative excellence and substantive legal analysis while directly influencing California appellate law.

Qualifications

Admission to the State Bar of California and one (1) year of administrative, clerical, or legal secretarial 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. (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.

For earliest consideration, please apply by September 19, 2025 , and include all required items listed above. The position will remain open until it is filled.

Pay and Benefits

Salary Range : $6,059 to $7,362 per month

starting salary will vary between $6,059 and $6,665)

Please note : Due to statewide fiscal conditions, state-level judicial branch employee pay is temporarily reduced by 3% through June 30, 2027. In exchange for this reduction, employees accrue an additional 5 hours of paid personal leave each month.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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