Post-Bar Law Clerk

Recruitify; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Recruitify partners with a boutique litigation firm in Century City, CA to hire a Post-Bar Law Clerk. This role is for a recent J.D. graduate awaiting California Bar results, offering up to $100,000 DOE and on-site work.

The position provides meaningful litigation experience and a path toward an Associate Attorney role after CA Bar admission and strong performance, focusing on construction and civil litigation matters.

Qualifications

• Recent J.D. graduate awaiting CA Bar results.
• Experience in civil/litigation preferred.
• Onsite work in Century City, CA required.

Responsibilities

• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, mediation briefs, and other litigation documents.
• Participate in depositions, hearings, mediations, and court proceedings.
• Conduct legal research and assist with litigation strategy.
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, experts, and witnesses.
• Assist attorneys in managing complex civil litigation matters from inception through resolution.
• Support trial preparation and case management.

Skills

Litigation exposure

California Bar pending results

Draft pleadings and discovery

Legal research

Client/counsel communication

Education

J.D. (Law Degree)

Job description

Job Title: Post-Bar Law Clerk

Employment Type: Full-Time

Work Model: 100% Onsite

Location: Century City, CA

Salary: Up to $100,000 DOE while awaiting California Bar results

About the Role

We’re working with a well-established boutique litigation firm in Century City that’s looking to hire a Post-Bar Law Clerk. The firm has built an outstanding reputation representing clients in complex civil litigation, with a primary focus on construction litigation, representing general contractors, subcontractors, developers, material suppliers, design professionals, and property owners. The firm also handles business, real estate, and prevailing wage disputes.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a recent J.D. graduate who has taken the California Bar and is awaiting results. The role is designed to provide meaningful litigation experience while preparing for a transition into an Associate Attorney position following California Bar admission and strong performance.

What You’ll Do

The ideal candidate will have prior litigation experience and be excited to build a long-term career in civil litigation.

You’ll work closely with experienced attorneys and gain hands‑on experience throughout the litigation process.

Preferred Background

• Construction Litigation
• Commercial Litigation
• Business Litigation
• Insurance Defense
• General Civil Litigation
• Plaintiff Litigation
• Construction Defect
• Real Estate Litigation

Strong Alternative Backgrounds

• Judicial Externship
• Public Defender
• District Attorney
• Department of Justice
• Employment Litigation
• General Liability
• Certified Law Clerk
• Law Clerk

What You’ll Be Doing

• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, mediation briefs, and other litigation documents.
• Participate in depositions, hearings, mediations, and court proceedings.
• Conduct legal research and assist with litigation strategy.
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, experts, and witnesses.
• Assist attorneys in managing complex civil litigation matters from inception through resolution.
• Support trial preparation and case management.

Why This Role Makes Sense

• Up to $100,000 DOE while awaiting California Bar results.
• Intended path toward an Associate Attorney position following California Bar admission and successful performance.
• Work directly alongside experienced litigators on sophisticated civil litigation matters.
• Receive significant responsibility and hands‑on litigation experience early in your career.
• Long‑term opportunity with excellent professional growth.

Great Fit If You

• Have taken the California Bar and are awaiting results.
• Want meaningful litigation experience instead of becoming lost at a large firm.
• Have prior litigation experience through a law firm, judicial externship, government agency, or certified law clerk position.
• Are looking for a long‑term opportunity with a respected litigation boutique.
• Are able to work onsite in Century City, California.

Compensation

Compensation is up to $100,000 DOE while awaiting California Bar results.

Following California Bar admission, candidates who successfully transition into the Associate Attorney role will have their compensation reviewed accordingly.

Application Questions

• Resume
• Writing Sample (Preferred)