FT / PT Status – Part-Time
Salary – $26.00 - $30.00 Hourly Wage
Remote Work / In-Office – In-Office / On-Site
Recruiter – Desi Crane | dcrane@agutah.gov | 801-597-4659
Application Deadline – 1/15/2027
The Utah Attorney General's Office invites current law students to apply for clerkship opportunities for spring and/or summer 2027. Clerkships may be eligible for school credit. To determine eligibility, please speak with your college or university's internship coordinator. Law clerks perform a wide variety of tasks such as preparing legal documents, conducting legal analysis, and conducting research. Often, law clerks will prepare draft opinions for cases that will act as the foundation for lawyers and judges. They also assist throughout a case by preparing legal documents, including petitions, complaints, and affidavits.
The Office of Attorney General has 20 different divisions. For a complete list of divisions, please refer to our website: https://attorneygeneral.utah.gov/. The nature and extent of each assignment will be determined by the needs and functions of the division in which the student clerks. Law clerks work part-time at a beginning rate of $26/hour for 1st-year law students, $28 for 2nd-year law students, and $30 for 3rd-year law students or recent graduates. Responsibilities Drafts litigation documents and prepares concise legal decisions based on case facts, legal analysis, and compliance with state and federal standards.Analyzes case information and determines case status.Monitors, tracks, and follows up on documentation, case files, and assignments to ensure timely completion and compliance with established deadlines.Conducts legal research, gathers evidence, and prepares cases for review and litigation.Reviews cases, applications, files, and records and determines appropriate actions or next steps.
Currently enrolled in a law program
Location –
160 East 300 South
Salt Lake City, Utah, 84111
United States
Background Check Required – You must successfully pass a criminal history check.
Drug Test Required – No
Schedule Code – AG - Employees at the Attorney General's Office
In Utah, we believe hard work is important, but balance is essential. Finding work/life balance is a vital element to our culture. To find out more about WHY Utah, click here. Other benefits may include:
If you are looking to make a meaningful impact while working in a dynamic, fast-paced legal environment, the Attorney General’s Office offers a unique opportunity. As counselors, protectors, and stewards, the Office plays a vital role in defending both the U.S. and Utah constitutions, protecting residents, and preserving the resources that make Utah special. You’ll contribute to upholding justice, advising state agencies, and safeguarding the rights and interests of Utah’s citizens. With responsibilities ranging from prosecuting corporate misconduct to enforcing public lands policy and supporting children’s justice initiatives, your work here will be both diverse and rewarding. Join a team dedicated to serving the public and advancing the cause of justice in Utah.
The State of Utah is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. For accommodations, please contact (385) 271-5803.
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