2026 POST-BAR LAW CLERK

Children's Law Center of California • Monterey Park, CA

5d • $72,080 • Onsite

About The Position

CLC is seeking passionate, skilled, and client-focused law school graduates for our 2026 Post-Bar Law Clerk Program. Under the supervision of an experienced CLC attorney, the Post-Bar Law Clerk will have the opportunity to assist in the representation of CLC’s clients in all aspects of the client’s dependency court proceedings. The Law Clerk will have the option to work at the children’s court in Monterey Park or Lancaster. This is a temporary position beginning on August 17, 2026, and ending November 20, 2026.

Requirements

• Interest & proficiency in working with children & youth in diverse communities.
• Ability to effectively and respectfully communicate with children, teens, their families and caregivers.
• Juris Doctor Degree & completion of the July 2026 California State Bar Examination.
• Successful candidates will need to have a California address at the time of onboarding and be able to come into their assigned office for in-person work as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience as a CLC Law Clerk, working on child welfare matters, and /or trial experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Represents clients on the record in dependency hearings, under the supervision of an attorney through the PTLS certification program.
• Assist attorneys with case management and strategy.
• Conduct age-appropriate client interviews, witness preparation and communication with families and caregivers.
• Conduct legal research on child welfare and related topics.
• Maintain professional and effective relationships with court personnel and coworkers.

Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program
• Company-Sponsored Benefits (Medical, Dental, Life Insurance)
• Up to 6% employer matched retirement plan
• Generous Parental Leave + Additional Leave Options
• Fitness/Wellness Program
• Health Care & Dependent Day Care FSA
• Transit + Parking Benefits
• Durfee Professional Development funds are available for all employees, in good standing, who have been with CLC for at least two years.
• Flexible working environment (depending on position requirements)
• Paid vacation/sick/holiday time
• CLC will pay the current year’s mandatory bar dues for all attorneys actively employed on the date bar dues are owed and who have no known plans to end employment with CLC within 30 days of the due date. CLC will also pay bar dues for new admittees who are actively employed on their initial payment due date and have no known plans to end employment with CLC within 30 days of the due date.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees