Law Clerk

LASERS; Baton Rouge (LA); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

The Louisiana State Employees’ Retirement System (LASERS) Legal Division seeks a motivated Law Clerk to begin in January 2027 for the Spring 2027 semester and beyond. The role supports attorneys on legal, regulatory, and administrative matters for LASERS, a state agency serving about 100,000 members.

Qualified candidates are law students enrolled in an accredited program and able to work 15–20 hours weekly. The position emphasizes research, drafting, and collaboration with staff and officials.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Self-starter

Clear communication

Interpersonal skills

Legal research

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

J.D. candidate / law student

Tools

Legal research tools

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

The ideal candidate will:

• 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

Under the supervision of LASERS attorneys, the Law Clerk will assist with a range of legal, regulatory, and administrative matters, including:

• 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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