Law Clerk (District Temporary) Full or Part Time

At the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, we deliver reliable water to a region with 19 million people—and to accomplish this, we rely on a team of Talented Employees: innovators, problem-solvers, and collaborators who make it all possible.

 

There is currently one (1) opening for a part-time OR full-time Law Clerk (District Temporary) in the Legal Department at MWD’s Headquarters Building in downtown Los Angeles.

 

This recruitment may result in an eligibility list.*

 

Launch Your Legal Career in Public Service!

 

Law Clerk (District Temporary)

Are you a law student who’s completed your first year and ready to apply your legal skills to real-world issues? Join a dynamic public agency legal team where your research and writing will directly support impactful work across California.

 

As a Law Clerk, you won’t just observe—you’ll contribute. You’ll work alongside experienced attorneys on meaningful legal matters involving environmental law, water rights, public finance, and more.

 

What You’ll Do• Conduct legal research to support briefs, opinions, and other legal documents • Prepare memoranda summarizing court decisions, statutes, and regulations • Analyze legal issues across diverse practice areas, including:environmental, energy, water rights, Native American law, regulatory, tort, employment, public finance, real property, construction, and contract law

 

Why This Role Stands Out• Real Legal Experience: Build practical skills that go beyond the classroom • Flexible Scheduling: o Part-time (minimum 16 hours/week) designed around your class schedule o Full-time (9/80 schedule with alternating Fridays off) • Year-Round Opportunity: Work full-time in the summer and transition to part-time during the academic year • Meaningful Impact: Contribute to legal work that affects millions of Californians

 

APPLICATION PROCESS: For your application to be considered, a 5 - 10 page legal document that you have written must be provided in addition to your resume. Please combine your writing sample and your resume and upload/submit them together as one document when you apply.

 

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To view the full job description, click here: Law Clerk

 

Work Schedule: • Part-Time or Full-Time: Part-Time Law Clerks will work at least 16 hours per week (schedule flexible to accommodate classes). Full-time Law Clerks will work a 44/36 schedule (Monday through Friday with alternating Fridays off). Students may work full-time during the summer and transition to part-time when school resumes. Start times are no earlier than 6 am and end times are no later than 6 pm.

 

• Hybrid: Metropolitan’s current practice in this position is a hybrid work schedule. This typically includes two days a week in person and the other days remote. This is subject to change dependent on organizational needs. In addition, a telework policy is scheduled for negotiations and once completed and implemented, will provide final direction on the hybrid schedule.

 

• Anticipated estimated length of assignment: Up to 18 months.

 

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSEducation and Experience: Successful completion of first year of law school.

 

BENEFITS • Competitive compensation • Excellent working environment • Public transportation reimbursements • Hub of public transportation: rail, subway, buses, and taxis • On-site fitness center

 

For more information on MWD benefits, please use the following link: Benefits District Temporary Employees (Represented)

 

ABOUT MWDThe Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is a state-established cooperative that, along with its 26 cities and retail suppliers, provides water for 19 million people in six counties. The district imports water from the Colorado River and Northern California to supplement local supplies, and helps its members to develop increased water conservation, recycling, storage and other resource-management programs.

 

The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Qualified individuals with disabilities, who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process, please call (213) 217-7738 or email: