Academic Year Law Clerk - Spokane Division's Social & Health Services Section

Job Overview The AGO’s Spokane division is seeking two law clerks to serve for one year in its office beginning in Fall 2026. During the academic year, the law clerks will be limited to 19 hours per week, which will increase to 40 hours per week during the Summer. The law clerk opportunity is based in the Spokane Division, Social and Health Services Section. This section’s work includes juvenile welfare work in 8 counties in Eastern Washington, including dependency and termination of parental rights cases and foster care and child care licensing cases. These cases arise based on allegations of child abuse or neglect by the parents or legal custodians. The section also represents Eastern State Hospital and DSHS. Responsibilities Researching and writing memoranda, pleadings, and correspondence; Assistance in preparation for litigation, i.e., depositions, witness interviews, and discovery; Drafting client advice memos and attending meetings where that advice is then presented to the client; Opportunity to observe attorneys in court, particularly for those cases for which the law clerk provided assistance. Rule 9 law clerks may be allowed to present in court. Qualifications Applicants must have completed at least one year of law school at an ABA accredited law school and must be enrolled in said law school during the duration of the clerkship. The AGO seeks applicants who are committed to public service as demonstrated by an applicant’s background, talents, attitude, and enthusiasm for public law practice. Applicants should have a diverse background in education, previous work experience, law school activities, extracurricular activities, community service and areas of interest that enhance our respectful, diverse and professional office. Applicants must also be able to work in WA State for the duration of the clerkship. Benefits Competitive salary – Law clerks who have completed their first year of law school will receive $23/hour; Law clerks who have completed their second year of law school will receive $24/hour. Vacation leave, sick leave, military and civil leave and paid holidays; Health and wellness program; Access to attend training and career development program that is recognized for its excellence and efficacy by AGOs nationwide; Enrollment in the Public Employees’ Retirement System, receiving one service credit per each month worked of 90 hours or more. Application Process Note that this program is not for summer clerkships. Those seeking a summer externship must apply via the formal fall/spring recruitment program. Law students interested in clerking at the AGO may submit their application by clicking the "apply" button above. All applicants must upload the following required documents: Letter of Interest; Resume; Law School Transcript (Official/Unofficial); Letter of Recommendation if a 2L, 3L or LL.M. (the letter can be sent separately to the recruitment office at View email address on click.appcast.io). EEO Statement Honoring diversity, equity and inclusion means that as an agency, and as individuals, we are committed to ensuring that all employees and volunteers enjoy a respectful, safe and supportive working environment. Only by fostering the inclusion of people from all backgrounds, cultures and attributes can AGO employees and volunteers achieve their fullest potential and best advance the goals and mission of the AGO. The AGO is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, race, creed, color, national origin, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability. Persons requiring reasonable accommodation in the application process or requiring information in an alternative format may contact the recruitment team at View email address on click.appcast.io. Those with a hearing impairment in need of accommodation are encouraged to contact the Washington Relay Service at View phone number on click.appcast.io or #J-18808-Ljbffr