Summer Law Clerk

LLNL•Livermore, CA

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory is seeking a Summer Law Clerk to work in its Office of General Counsel during summer 2027. The clerk will support the Laboratory across a broad range of legal practice areas, potentially 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 flexibility to work from home two days per week.

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 because the position involves U.S. Export Control work.

Nice To Haves

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

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.
Draft 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.