2026 Fall Law Clerk Recruitment Program - 2027 Summer Clerkships

LMBA; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness program

Paid holidays

Career development program

Job summary

Washington State Office of the Attorney General invites qualified second-year law students to apply for the 2027 Summer Clerkships through the 2026 Fall Recruitment Program. Positions are paid law clerk or externship roles in Seattle, with competitive benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

Clerks engage in research, writing, and litigation support, with additional training and a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and public service.

Qualifications

• Academic excellence demonstrated by law school grades and class standing.
• Diversity and public service commitment valued in applicants.
• Must be enrolled in an ABA-accredited law school.

Responsibilities

• Researching and writing memoranda, pleadings, and correspondence.
• Assisting in preparation for litigation, including depositions and discovery.
• Drafting client advice memos and presenting advice to clients.
• Observing attorneys in court and potentially presenting in court (Rule 9).

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Client communication

Case preparation

Education

ABA-accredited law school

Job description

2026 Fall Law Clerk Recruitment Program - 2027 Summer Clerkships

The Attorney General’s Office is pleased to invite qualified second-year law students to apply for summer 2027 paid law clerk or externship positions via our 2026 Fall Recruitment Program.

Why you should apply

Law clerks and externs with the Washington Attorney General’s Office have opportunities to engage in meaningful work making a difference for Washingtonians. Our office is committed to supporting you in your growth through worthwhile, enriching, and educational experiences working for what we believe to be the best public law firm in the country.

Details about working for the Attorney General’s Office

The Office is committed to the benefits of a healthy life-work balance with a respectful, inclusive, and diverse workplace where you will experience belonging and be part of a supportive and collegial team. Successful candidates will join an office in which every person is committed to providing exceptional legal services and where individual professional development is encouraged and supported. Our work is also guided by our Anti-racist commitment to recognize, address and eradicate all forms of racism within the scope of our work and operations. Additional exceptional benefits of joining the AGO as a law clerk include:

• Competitive Salary: Law clerks who have completed their second year of law school will receive $24/hour.
• Law clerk positions assigned to our Seattle office locations receive an additional 5% King County Location Pay.
• Vacation Leave, Sick Leave, Military and Civil Leave, and Paid Holidays
• Health and wellness program.
• Access to attend a training and career development program that is recognized for its excellence and efficacy by AGOs nationwide.
• Enrollment in the Public Employees’ Retirement System, receiving one service credit for each month worked of 90 hours or more.
• Due to the limited duration of these positions (less than six months), law clerks are not eligible for medical and dental benefits.

Although each law clerk's experience is unique, the following duties are typical of an AGO law clerk:

• Researching and writing memoranda, pleadings, and correspondence;
• Assisting in preparation for litigation, i.e., depositions, witness interviews, and discovery;
• Drafting client advice memos and attending meetings where that advice is then presented to the client; and
• Observing attorneys in court, particularly for those cases in which the law clerk provided assistance. Rule 9 law clerks may be allowed to present in court.

The AGO seeks applicants who are committed to public service as demonstrated by an applicant's background, talents, attitude, and enthusiasm for public law practice. Qualified applicants are individuals who excel academically as demonstrated by law school grades and class standing, and who demonstrate a high degree of competence based on prior experiences. Law students must currently be attending an ABA accredited law school. We also seek applicants with a diverse background in education, previous work experience, law school activities, extracurricular activities, community service, and areas of interest that enhance our office.

The Washington State Office of the Attorney General does not use the E-Verify system; therefore, we are not eligible to extend STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT). For more information, please visit www.uscis.gov.

Honoring diversity, equity and inclusion means that as an agency, and as individuals, we are committed to ensuring that all employees and volunteers enjoy a respectful, safe and supportive working environment. Only by fostering the inclusion of people from all backgrounds, cultures and attributes, can AGO employees and volunteers achieve their fullest potential and best advance the goals and mission of the AGO.

The AGO is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, race, creed, color, national origin, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability. Persons requiring reasonable accommodation in the application process or requiring information in an alternative format may contact the recruitment team at [e-mail]. Those with a hearing impairment in need of accommodation are encouraged to contact the Washington Relay Service at 1-800-676-3777 or www.washingtonrelay.com.

For questions regarding the application process, please contact the recruitment team at [e-mail]. If you are having technical difficulties creating, accessing or completing your application, please call NEOGOV toll-free at [phone] or [e-mail].