Spring 2027 Law Clerk

United States Senate; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

United States Senate in Washington, DC seeks Spring 2027 law clerks for Senator Padilla's office. Applicants must be a current JD student (2L/3L) or have recently earned a JD from an accredited program.

Public service interest is preferred and clerks will work on research, drafting memoranda, tracking legislation, and preparing for committee hearings. Clerks will evaluate court decisions and legal trends, support counsel with Judiciary Committee matters, and must write quickly, be adaptable to

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in an accredited JD program and in 2L or 3L year or have recently received a JD from an accredited program.
• Interest in public service is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and draft memoranda.
• Track legislation and monitor relevant updates.
• Prepare for committee hearings.
• Evaluate court decisions and legal trends.
• Assist counsel with the Judiciary Committee portfolio.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Memorandum drafting

Legislation tracking

Hearing preparation

Court decision analysis

Education

JD candidate or JD graduate

Job description

Senator Alex Padilla (D-CA) is accepting law clerk applications for the Spring 2027 semester. Applicants must either be currently enrolled in an accredited JD program and be in their 2L or 3L year or have recently received a JD from an accredited program. Demonstrated interest in public service is preferred. Senator Padilla offers law clerkships in his Washington D.C. office. Law Clerks’ responsibilities will include conducting research, drafting memoranda, tracking legislation, preparing for committee hearings, evaluating court decisions and legal trends, and assisting counsel with Senator Padilla’s portfolio on the Judiciary Committee. Law clerks must be able to write quickly and clearly, be flexible in adjusting to changing circumstances and legislative priorities, and be self-starters capable of taking responsibility for complicated, ongoing projects. The office is an equal employment opportunity employer in accordance with the requirements of Senate Rules, regulations and applicable federal laws. The office does not discriminate on the basis of an individual’s race, color, religion, national origin, disability, age, uniformed service, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other factors.