Summer Law Clerk

LLNL•Livermore, CA

8d•$6,752 - $8,201•Hybrid

About The Position

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory’s Office of General Counsel (OGC) is seeking a Summer Law Clerk completing their second year of law school to work during summer 2027. OGC advises and supports the Laboratory across a broad range of legal practice areas, including litigation, business transactions, government contracts, and employment law. The position is full-time, paid for up to 12 weeks, and follows a hybrid schedule with the option to work from home two days per week. The law clerk will conduct legal and factual research, draft memoranda and other legal documents, analyze proposed contractual language, and participate in meetings with Laboratory clients and external parties. The clerk will also learn about Laboratory operations and legal matters, prepare and present materials for varied audiences, and perform other general legal assignments and duties as assigned.

Requirements

Must be eligible to access the Laboratory in compliance with Section 3112 of the National Defense Authorization Act.
Completed bachelor’s degree.
Currently enrolled in the second year of studies at an ABA-accredited law school.
Excellent writing and analytical skills.
Experience performing legal and factual research.
Experience writing memoranda documenting legal and factual research and analysis.
Experience interpreting and applying state and federal laws, regulations, court rules, and procedures.
Experience accomplishing multiple tasks and resolving conflicting priorities.
Experience demonstrating attention to detail, discretion, judgment, and tact in handling legal issues.
Experience communicating effectively with all levels of employees and outside entities.
Must be a U.S. person for work involving U.S. Export Control.

Nice To Haves

Experience working successfully as part of a team.
Interest and enthusiasm in learning about areas of law that may be unfamiliar.

Responsibilities

Research and draft legal memoranda and other documents; compile, summarize, and analyze factual material.
Research relevant rules, regulations, and case law across areas of law.
Prepare drafts of transactional legal documents and analyze the legal implications of proposed contractual language.
Participate in internal client meetings and external meetings with parties such as outside counsel, universities, and private companies.
Learn about Laboratory operations and legal matters by meeting with Laboratory representatives.
Prepare and present materials on legal and factual issues for varied audiences.
Perform other general law assignments and other duties as assigned.