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Judicial Clerks

Paul Hastings offers a special opportunity for impactful experience and professional growth after your clerkship. With our wide-ranging and dynamic litigation practices on a major growth trajectory, you will play an important role in building upon the firm’s many successes.

Training & development

  • Legal Training. Our first-year associates enjoy monthly practice-specific instruction and broader training on leadership, technology and career advancement to sharpen their legal acumen and business judgment. Mid-level associates join a symposium that explores paths to partnership or alternative careers and creates personalized plans. The Talent Development leadership team bolsters associates’ growth through regular in-person visits, engagement and dialogue.
  • Career Development. Associates receive personalized coaching from our in-house director of attorney careers, as well as guidance on professional development, goal setting, mentorship, networking and career planning. We also provide confidential access to in-house and other legal opportunities with clients and leading organizations.
  • Growth and Feedback. Throughout the year, associates receive regular guidance from partners and supervising lawyers through real-time feedback, career development discussions and formal check-ins focused on their goals and performance.

Benefits highlights 

  • Comprehensive Health Benefits
  • Retirement Plan
  • Family Planning and Parental Support
  • Holistic Well-Being Support
  • Professional Development, Coaching and Mentorship
  • Back-Up Childcare, Tutoring and Elder Care
  • Generous Paid Time Off Program
  • Employee Discounts