Post-Bar Law Clerk — Prosecutorial Experience (Temp)

TCSA; Stockton (CA); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

The San Joaquin County District Attorney’s Office is recruiting for upcoming temporary Post-Bar Law Clerk opportunities. Eligible graduates from law school in Spring 2026 or later who plan to take the California Bar Examination will be considered.

The position will provide exposure to prosecutorial work and opportunities to work with experienced attorneys, performing legal research, trial briefs preparation, evidence review, and related duties to support the office’s mission.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a recognized school of law.
• Eligible to graduate Fall 2025 or Spring 2026 (or later) and plan to take California Bar.
• Supplemental application must be submitted with employment application.

Responsibilities

• Examines and interprets evidence; checks questions of law and evidence.
• Aids in the preparation of trial briefs and in the organization of investigations.
• Studies, interprets and applies laws, court decisions and other legal authorities for use in the preparation of cases, opinions, and briefs.
• Confers with investigators regarding the collection of facts; makes investigations to collect facts; locates witnesses and parties.
• Performs related work as required.

Skills

Legal research

Written & oral

Interpersonal

Attention to detail

Education

Juris Doctor

Job description

The San Joaquin County District Attorney’s Office is recruiting for upcoming temporary Post-Bar Law Clerk opportunities. Eligible graduates from law school in Spring 2026 or later who plan to take the California Bar Examination will be considered.

The position will provide exposure to prosecutorial work and opportunities to work with experienced attorneys, performing legal research, trial briefs preparation, evidence review, and related duties to support the office’s mission.