Job Title: Summer Law Clerk
Job Responsibilities:
- Conduct research and draft memoranda, pleadings, and correspondence.
- Assist with litigation preparation, including depositions, witness interviews, and discovery.
- Draft client advice memos and attend meetings where advice is presented to clients.
- Observe attorneys in court, particularly in cases where the law clerk has provided assistance.
- Rule 9 law clerks may have the opportunity to present in court.
Education and Experience Information:
- Candidates must be enrolled in an ABA-accredited law school during their service period.
- The program is open to first and second-year law students.
- Applicants should demonstrate a commitment to public service through their background, talents, attitude, and enthusiasm for public law practice.
- A diverse background in education, previous work experience, law school activities, extracurricular activities, community service, and areas of interest that enhance the office is desired.
- Candidates must be able to work in Washington State for the duration of the clerkship.
Salary Information:
- Law clerks who have completed their first year of law school will receive $23 per hour.
- Law clerks who have completed their second year of law school will receive $24 per hour.
- Positions assigned to the Seattle office location receive a 5% King County Location Pay.
Additional Information:
- The position is part of the State of Washington's 2025 Spring Recruitment Program, offering summer law clerk or externship positions through the Attorney General's Office.
- The program promotes a healthy work-life balance, encouraging professional development and providing a supportive work environment.
- Benefits include vacation leave, sick leave, military and civil leave, paid holidays, health and wellness programs, and access to training and career development programs.
- Law clerks are enrolled in the Public Employees’ Retirement System, receiving one service credit per month for each month worked 90 hours or more.
- Due to the limited duration of these positions (less than six months), medical and dental benefits are not provided.
- The application process requires a letter of interest, resume, law school transcript, and a letter of recommendation or list of references.
- Candidates may be subject to a fingerprint-based background check and additional checks as a condition of employment every five years.
- The Office of the Attorney General is an equal opportunity employer, not discriminating based on age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, race, creed, color, national origin, veteran or military status, disability, or the use of a service animal.
