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 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. 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: Part‑time (minimum 16 hours/week) designed around your class schedule. 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. 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: The current practice is a hybrid schedule, typically including two days a week in person and the other days remote. Anticipated assignment length: Up to 18 months. Minimum Qualifications Successful completion of the first year of law school. Resume must include month and year of employment, organization name, title, and brief description of experience. Work authorization that does not require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States. Benefits Competitive compensation. Excellent working environment. Public transportation reimbursement. On‑site fitness center. Metropolitan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic(s). #J-18808-Ljbffr