Law Clerk - Attorney General's Office - Fall 2026 Semester
About The Position
The Utah Attorney General's Office invites current law students to apply for clerkship and/or externship opportunities for Fall Semester 2026. Clerkships are paid positions and are not eligible for school credit. Externships are unpaid positions and may be eligible for school credit. To verify school credit eligibility, please speak with your college or university's internship coordinator. Our law clerks perform a wide variety of tasks such as preparing legal documents, conducting legal analysis, and conducting research. Often, our law clerks will prepare draft opinions for cases that will act as the foundation for lawyers and judges. They will also help during the course of an action by preparing for a case and examining legal documents such as petitions, legal complaints, and affidavits. Our office has over 20 different divisions - please look over each division's mission through the "areas" section of our website: https://attorneygeneral.utah.gov/. The extent of each task will be determined by the division for which the student clerks. Please note that our Investigations Division has no attorneys and is not open for clerkships, but our Justice attorneys prosecute the cases that our office investigates and they do have clerkship opportunities.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in a law program
Responsibilities
- Drafts litigation working documents; prepares documents consisting of concise decisions based upon facts of case interpretations of law and compliance with state and federal standards.
- Evaluates all the information to determine a case's status.
- Monitor, track and follow up on documentation, case files or other assignments to ensure appropriate timelines are met and action completed.
- Prepares cases by conducting legal research and gathering evidence.
- Reviews cases, applications, files, records, etc., to determine action to be taken.
Benefits
- Job Stability: Enjoy the security and reliability of employment within a well-established organization.
- Career Growth: Develop valuable skills and gain opportunities for leadership within a large organization.
- Meaningful Work: Contribute to an important service that benefits the community and supports organizational goals.
- Supportive Work Environment: Be part of a team that values cooperation, strong work ethics, and mutual support.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
