Law Clerk

Setareh Law Group; Beverly Hills (CA); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Setareh Law Group in Beverly Hills, CA is seeking a motivated Law Clerk for our plaintiff-side employment litigation practice. This is an excellent opportunity for a current law student or recent graduate to gain hands-on experience with wage-and-hour, discrimination, retaliation, harassment, and class-action matters.

You will conduct legal research, draft memoranda, assist with motions and pleadings, review documents, and support attorneys throughout depositions, hearings, and trial preparation.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in ABA-accredited law school or recent graduate.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research and write analyses.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Education

ABA-accredited law school enrollment or graduate

Tools

Westlaw

LexisNexis

Microsoft Office

Job description

Location: Beverly Hills, California

Employment Type: Full-Time - Hybrid

Setareh Law Group is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Law Clerk to join our plaintiff-side employment litigation practice.

This is an excellent opportunity for a current law student or recent law school graduate interested in gaining meaningful, hands‑on experience with wage‑and‑hour, discrimination, retaliation, harassment, wrongful termination, PAGA, class-action, and other employment‑related matters.

What You’ll Do

• Conduct legal research and prepare written analyses.
• Draft legal memoranda, demand letters, pleadings, motions, and other litigation documents.
• Assist with preparing complaints, amended complaints, discovery requests, and discovery responses.
• Review and summarize personnel files, payroll records, timekeeping data, contracts, and case documents.
• Develop factual timelines, case summaries, and damages analyses.
• Assist with deposition, mediation, arbitration, and trial preparation.
• Cite-check, proofread, format, and finalize legal documents.
• Organize electronic case files and maintain accurate case‑management records.
• Track assignments, deadlines, and required follow‑up.
• Provide attorneys with timely updates and immediately communicate potential deadline concerns.
• Maintain strict confidentiality regarding clients, cases, and firm information.
• Perform additional litigation‑support duties as assigned.

What We’re Looking For

• Current enrollment in an ABA‑accredited law school or recent law school graduation.
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and proofreading skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to follow instructions, incorporate feedback, and take ownership of assignments.
• Professional written and verbal communication skills.Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal research platforms.
• Dependability, accountability, sound judgment, and a collaborative attitude.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous law firm, legal clinic, judicial externship, or litigation experience.
• Coursework or experience involving employment law, civil litigation, class actions, or PAGA.
• Familiarity with California and federal court rules and filing procedures.
• Experience with legal case‑management or document‑management software.
• A demonstrated interest in representing employees and pursuing a career in plaintiff‑side employment law.

Why Join Setareh Law Group?

• Gain hands‑on experience with active employment litigation matters.
• Work alongside experienced attorneys on complex cases.
• Strengthen your legal research, writing, and litigation skills.
• Join a professional, fast‑paced, and collaborative team.
• Potential opportunities for continued employment and advancement based on performance and firm needs.

Setareh Law Group is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, performance, and the needs of the firm.