Legal Processing Analyst (Student Worker) - Current Law School Students Only

County of San Diego; Chula Vista (CA); On-site; USD 41,328; Part time

Job summary

County of San Diego is seeking a Legal Processing Analyst (Student Worker) to assist judicial officers and court staff. This role is ideal for law students enrolled in at least 9 semester units. Responsibilities include processing court judgments and orders, with opportunities for mentorship. The position pays $30 per hour, offering up to 20 flexible hours weekly to accommodate school schedules. Applicants must submit a completed online application and required documents including transcripts.

Qualifications

• Full‑time law students currently enrolled in at least 9.0 semester units (or 12.0 quarter units) at an accredited law school.
• Unit requirement is waived for students with a permanent disability.

Responsibilities

• Review and process default court judgments across family, probate, and civil cases.
• Process orders following hearings and review family judgment checklists.
• Participate in legal mentoring and internship development.

Education

Currently enrolled law students

Job description

Legal Processing Analyst (Student Worker)

San Diego Superior Court is seeking currently enrolled law school students to serve as Legal Processing Analyst (Student Worker). The position is open for emerging candidates to support judicial officers and court staff.

Responsibilities

Under supervision, the analyst will review and process default court judgments across several practice areas including family, probate, limited civil, and unlimited civil. The analyst will also process orders following hearings, review family judgment checklists, and may have the opportunity to participate in legal mentoring and internship development offered by the court's legal department.

Locations

• Downtown San Diego (Hall of Justice and Central Courthouse)
• Central Traffic and Central Juvenile Courthouses (Kearny Mesa area)
• North County (Vista)
• East County (El Cajon)
• South County (Chula Vista)

Compensation & Hours

Pay rate: $30.00 per hour. Maximum hours: 20 per week (including during school breaks). Hours are flexible to accommodate school schedules.

Minimum Qualifications

Full‑time law students currently enrolled in at least 9.0 semester units (or 12.0 quarter units) at an accredited law school. The unit requirement is waived for students with a permanent disability.

Application Requirements

Applicants must submit an online application through the San Diego Superior Court website along with the following documents in original form: a completed Student Unit Load Verification Form and an official transcript. Unofficial transcripts or JPEG images are not accepted. If the student is covered under the permanent disability waiver, a letter from a licensed physician or the university disability office verifying permanent disability status is required.

EEO Statement

The provisions of this job bulletin do not constitute an implied or expressed contract, and any provisions may be modified or revoked at any time. The requirements stated represent only the minimum required to file an application. Meeting the listed requirements does not guarantee an applicant will qualify.