Law Clerk

State of Louisiana; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

The Louisiana State Employees’ Retirement System (LASERS) Legal Division seeks a motivated Law Clerk to start in January 2027 and continue through the Spring 2027 semester and beyond. LASERS is a state agency that administers a defined-benefit retirement plan for Louisiana state officers, employees, and their beneficiaries.

The System serves approximately 100,000 members. Responsibilities include legal research, drafting pleadings, and assisting with rule development and verification of

Qualifications

• Enrolled in an accredited law school pursuing a JD.
• Ability to commit 15–20 hours per week.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; professional interactions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda.
• Assist with drafting, revision, and promulgation of rules and regulations.
• Assist with overseeing status of legal documents across courts.
• Support attorneys and staff with administrative duties as needed.

Skills

Self-starter

Clear communication

Organizational skills

Legal research tools

Education

Juris Doctor candidate

Tools

Westlaw

LexisNexis

Job description

The Louisiana State Employees’ Retirement System (LASERS) Legal Division is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented Law Clerk to begin in January 2027 and continue through the Spring 2027 semester and beyond. LASERS is a state agency that administers a defined-benefit retirement plan for Louisiana state officers, employees, and their beneficiaries. The System serves approximately 100,000 members.

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates must be enrolled in an accredited law school in pursuit of a Juris Doctor degree.

Regular attendance is an essential job function. Candidates must be able to work 15-20 hours per week.

Preferred Qualifications

• Be a self-starter who can manage assignments independently while working collaboratively with attorneys and staff
• Communicate clearly and professionally, both orally and in writing
• Interact effectively with employees at all levels of the organization
• Communicate professionally with legislative personnel, courthouse staff, and judicial staff
• Demonstrate an ability to learn and apply the laws governing public retirement systems, particularly those applicable to LASERS
• Have a working knowledge of Louisiana community-property law
• Be proficient with standard computer applications and legal-research tools
• Possess strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and sound judgment when handling confidential or sensitive matters

Essential Duties

• Conducting legal research and preparing memoranda
• Assisting with the preparation of legal pleadings and other legal documents
• Assisting with the drafting, revision, and promulgation of state rules and regulations
• Confirming the issuance and status of legal documents through various courts
• Performing additional legal and administrative assignments as needed

Verification of enrollment from the University will be required upon hire. Students do not need to be registered during the summer sessions to be qualified for student status.

For further information about this vacancy, contact:

Andrea H. Rogers

P.O. Box 44213

Baton Rouge, LA 70804-4213

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