The Louisiana State Employees’ Retirement System (LASERS) Legal Division is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented Law Clerk to begin in January 2027 and continue through the Spring 2027 semester and beyond. LASERS is a state agency that administers a defined-benefit retirement plan for Louisiana state officers, employees, and their beneficiaries. The System serves approximately 100,000 members.
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Candidates must be enrolled in an accredited law school in pursuit of a Juris Doctor degree.
Regular attendance is an essential job function. Candidates must be able to work 15-20 hours per week.
Preferred Qualifications
The ideal candidate will:
- Be a self-starter who can manage assignments independently while working collaboratively with attorneys and staff
- Communicate clearly and professionally, both orally and in writing
- Interact effectively with employees at all levels of the organization
- Communicate professionally with legislative personnel, courthouse staff, and judicial staff
- Demonstrate an ability to learn and apply the laws governing public retirement systems, particularly those applicable to LASERS
- Have a working knowledge of Louisiana community-property law
- Be proficient with standard computer applications and legal-research tools
- Possess strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and sound judgment when handling confidential or sensitive matters
Job Duties and Other Information
Essential Duties
Under the supervision of LASERS attorneys, the Law Clerk will assist with a range of legal, regulatory, and administrative matters, including:
- Conducting legal research and preparing memoranda
- Assisting with the preparation of legal pleadings and other legal documents
- Assisting with the drafting, revision, and promulgation of state rules and regulations
- Confirming the issuance and status of legal documents through various courts
- Performing additional legal and administrative assignments as needed
To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.
Please send cover letter and resume to [email protected].
Verification of enrollment from the University will be required upon hire. Students do not need to be registered during the summer sessions to be qualified for student status.
For further information about this vacancy, contact:Andrea H. Rogers
P.O. Box 44213
Baton Rouge, LA 70804-4213
[email protected]
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