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Butte County · 1 week ago

Law Clerk - Summer 2026

Oroville, CA

Part-time

Onsite

New Grad

Butte County is seeking a Summer Law Clerk to provide hands-on, paid experience in criminal law under the supervision of prosecutors. The role involves legal research, drafting motions, assisting with trial preparation, and conducting contested hearings.

Government Administration

Responsibilities

Research and analyze principles, concepts, codes and case law

Draft correspondence, memos and legal motions

Review, analyze and apply evidence, reports, recordings and witness interviews

Investigate facts and case law to prepare cases, determine actions and recommend strategy

Prepare legal documents including motions, affidavits, jury instructions, warrants and other documents for use by a Deputy District Attorney

Work closely with Deputy District Attorneys to make filing or declination decisions, research and drafting motions, preparing cases for trial and developing case tactics

Provide a wide range of legal support, administrative duties and other duties as assigned

Qualification

Legal researchWriting motionsCriminal law knowledgeLegal document preparationOral communicationAdministrative dutiesTeam collaboration

Required

Successfully complete the course equivalent of at least two (2) years of law school (for a three year program) or three (3) years of law school (for a four year program) prior to the start of employment

Be eligible and willing to work as a certified law student through the California State Bar Practical Training of Law Students program

Consent to and pass a background investigation

Law students selected for the positions may not perform any work (paid or unpaid) for any criminal defense attorney during the pendency of their clerkship with this office

Attach a resume, cover letter and transcript

Attach two letters of recommendation

Attach a writing sample not to exceed 5 pages

Preferred

Demonstrated interest in criminal law

Solid legal research skills

Ability to communicate -- orally and in writing - in a clear and persuasive manner

Company

Butte County

Butte County is a place of natural beauty with countless opportunities for recreation in both rural and urban environments.

Founded in 1850

1001-5000 employees

http://www.buttecounty.net/

Funding

Current Stage

Late Stage

Leadership Team

Matt Michaelis

Deputy Chief Administrative Officer - Budget Director

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