Paid Law Clerk & Externship 2027 Summer — Public Service

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

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.