Post-Bar Law Clerk - Child Welfare & Dependency

Children's Law Center of California; Monterey Park (CA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Retirement Plan

Parental Leave

Paid Time Off

Bar Dues Paid

Professional Development Funds

Transit + Parking Benefits

Job summary

Children's Law Center of California seeks a Post-Bar Law Clerk to support dependency court proceedings under the supervision of an attorney. Work may be in Monterey Park or Lancaster for a temporary term following admission to the California Bar.

You will engage in client interviews, case management, and legal research, with potential transition to Staff Attorney upon successful bar admission and open positions.

Qualifications

• Prior experience as a CLC Law Clerk or trial experience preferred.
• Interest & proficiency in working with children & youth in diverse communities.
• Ability to effectively and respectfully communicate with children, teens, families and caregivers.
• Juris Doctor Degree and completion of the July 2027 California State Bar Examination.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients on the record in dependency hearings under attorney supervision.
• Assist attorneys with case management and strategy.
• Conduct age-appropriate client interviews and witness preparation with families and caregivers.
• Conduct legal research on child welfare and related topics.

Skills

Law clerk experience

Child welfare interest

Communication skills

People communication with families

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Bar exam California (July 2027)

Job description

Children's Law Center of California seeks a Post-Bar Law Clerk to support dependency court proceedings under the supervision of an attorney. Work may be in Monterey Park or Lancaster for a temporary term following admission to the California Bar.

You will engage in client interviews, case management, and legal research, with potential transition to Staff Attorney upon successful bar admission and open positions.