Law Clerk Hiring

We are one of the busiest municipal prosecuting agencies in the nation known as a leader in criminal justice innovation.

Our office is a great place for a law student or new attorney to acquire valuable courtroom experience.  Whether you want to make a significant impact in the world, or just want to see if you have what it takes to be a prosecutor, our office could be a great opportunity for you.

About Long Beach:

Home to 466,000 people, making it the 7^th largest city in California, the City of Long Beach has a history and excitement that sets it apart from other cities.  It has its own Police Department, Health Department, Fire Department, and City Prosecutor’s Office.  Long Beach Airport is consistently voted one of the best in the nation and is coming off its busiest year ever.  The Port of Long Beach, the second busiest port in the nation, supports about 50,000 jobs regionally.  Long Beach is home to the largest California State University, in fact, the entire CSU system is headquartered in Long Beach.

Long Beach has over 5 miles of beaches, from the Port to the Peninsula, where residents and visitors can walk, run, or bike.  Long Beach is known for watersports such as swimming, sailing, kayaking, boating, and paddleboarding.  Long Beach hosted Olympic events in 1932 and 1984, and will again host events in the 2028 Summer Games!

About Us:

We hire promising law school students through our paid Law Clerk program, preparing them for practice once they pass the State Bar exam.  There is no guarantee we will hire a Law Clerk when they pass the State Bar exam, but that happens frequently.  If you are curious about the salary structure for Deputy City Prosecutors, click here. 

A law student interested in our paid Law Clerk program should send a resume and cover letter (explaining your interest in prosecution) to Chief of Staff Sherri Seldon (sherri.seldon@longbeach.gov). 

All students are encouraged to apply, especially if you have completed (or will complete) your 2^nd year of law school by the time you would be a Law Clerk.  Students who are studying for the Bar Exam, or have recently taken the Bar Exam and are awaiting results, may also apply. 

It is our mission to ethically and effectively prosecute the guilty, protect crime victims, and improve the quality of life in Long Beach. We are committed to ensuring that justice is done.