About the role#
The San Diego Superior Court is hiring law students to serve as Legal Processing Analysts. This temporary position supports judicial officers and court staff. You will work up to 20 hours per week, with flexible scheduling available to accommodate your academic commitments. Compensation for this role is $30.00 per hour.
What you'll do#
- Review and process default court judgments across various areas of law, including family, probate, and civil cases.
- Process orders after court hearings.
- Review family judgment checklists for accuracy.
- Participate in legal mentoring and internship development opportunities provided by the court.
What you'll need#
- You must be a full-time law student currently enrolled in at least 9.0 semester units or 12.0 quarter units at an accredited law school.
- The minimum unit requirement is waived for students with a permanent disability upon verification.
- You are required to submit an official transcript and a Student Unit Load Verification Form completed by your university registrar.
Location & details#
- Work is performed on-site at various court locations, including Downtown San Diego, Kearny Mesa, Vista, El Cajon, and Chula Vista.
- This is a temporary, part-time position with a rolling application process.
About San Diego Superior Court
The San Diego Superior Court operates as a government agency within the California trial court system. It serves as the second largest court system in the state. The organization maintains multiple locations throughout San Diego County. It employs approximately 690 people to support the administration of justice.
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