Post-Bar Clerk/Associate

Pettit Kohn Ingrassia Lutz & Dolin PC

$95K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from ABA-accredited law school
  • Completion of July 2026 California Bar Exam, pending results
  • Strong understanding of legal concepts and procedures
  • Excellent research, writing, and organizational skills
  • Minimum GPA of 3.0

Responsibilities

  • Assist attorneys in drafting legal documents and conducting legal research
  • Prepare attorneys for hearings, trials, and other court proceedings
  • Attend depositions, mediations, and trials
  • Organize and analyze documents and evidence

Benefits

  • Potential advancement to Associate role upon passing the Bar Exam
  • Bonus opportunities available
  • Comprehensive health insurance
  • 401(k) plan with company match
  • Collaborative and supportive work atmosphere
Full Job Description
Job Title: Post-Bar Clerk / Associate

Location: San Diego, CA 92130 or El Segundo, CA 90245

Pettit Kohn Ingrassia Lutz & Dolin PC is an AV-rated, full-service trial and litigation firm seeking Full-Time Law Post-Bar Law Clerks for Fall 2026 to handle research projects, writing assignments, data analysis, deposition summaries, medical chronologies, attend depositions, mediations, or motion hearings and/or trials in a variety of practice areas.

Responsibilities:
  • Assist attorneys in all stages of litigation, including drafting legal documents, conducting legal research, and preparing for trial.
  • Assist attorneys in preparing for hearings, trials, and other court proceedings.
  • Attend depositions, mediations, hearings and/or trials.
  • Organize and analyze documents and evidence.

Experience:
  • Successful completion of ABA-accredited law school with Juris Doctorate (J.D.) degree
  • Completion of the July 2026 California Bar Exam, pending results
  • Strong knowledge of legal concepts and procedures
  • Excellent research, writing, detail-orientation, and organizational skills are required.
  • 3.0 Minimum GPA

Compensation & Benefits:
  • Post-Bar Clerk: $45.67/Hour
  • Potential growth into Associate role, after passing Bar Exam; Associate salary starting at $105,000 on 12/1/2026, with raise to $110,000 on 3/1/2027

We also offer bonus opportunities, generous benefits, including health insurance and 401(k) with company match, and a great work atmosphere. If you are motivated to deliver quality results, thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy working with great people, we want to hear from you.

Apply Now!
Take the next step in your legal career and join a team where your skills and ideas will be truly valued. Please apply directly or send your resume and application details to [email protected].

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