Law Clerk

The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (MWD) is a state‑established public agency that supplies water to 19 million residents in six counties of Southern California. MWD’s Headquarters Building is located in downtown Los Angeles. Law Clerk (District Temporary) We are seeking a part‑time or full‑time Law Clerk (District Temporary) to support the Legal Department on 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 beyond the classroom. Flexible Scheduling : Part‑time (minimum 16 hours per week) designed around class schedule; full‑time (9/80 schedule with alternating Fridays off). Year‑Round Opportunity : Work full‑time during summer and transition to part‑time during the academic year. Meaningful Impact : Contribute to legal work that affects millions of Californians. Benefits Competitive compensation ($32.55–$42.87 per hour) Excellent working environment Public transportation reimbursements On‑site fitness center Minimum Qualifications Successful completion of the first year of law school. Employment Standards Work schedule: Part‑time or full‑time. Part‑time law clerks work at least 16 hours per week; full‑time law clerks follow a 44/36 schedule (Monday‑Friday with alternating Fridays off). Hybrid schedule – two days in person and the other days remote. Equal Opportunity Statement 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. Accessibility MWD is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process, please call View phone number on click.appcast.io or email: View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr