Careers
We invite you to explore the current employment opportunities with Van Dermyden Makus Law Corporation. We offer a warm and collegial environment, where hard work and a sense of humor are valued. In our ever-continuing effort to increase principles and practices of diversity, equity and inclusion, we strive to create a healthy workplace environment. Our attorneys and professional staff make our Firm a special place to work. We hire people who share our values and commitment to excellence.
Law Student Diversity Scholarship Program – 2L/2E/3E
Van Dermyden Makus Law Corporation is excited to announce the third year of its Law Student Diversity Scholarship Program, open to incoming full-time second year day students and part-time second and third-year evening students. This program offers an opportunity to immerse yourself in our Firm’s unique practice of conducting workplace and Title IX campus investigations. Van Dermyden Makus is known as one of the top investigative law firms in California and our Scholarship Program will offer high-quality training and hands-on experience.
Our Firm culture recognizes and supports the importance of contributions made by people from a variety of experiences and backgrounds. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team devoted to our mission of giving employees, employers, students, and educators critical tools to navigate turbulent seas by conducting timely, impartial, and thorough investigations. To learn more about our Firm, please visit www.vmlawcorp.com.
Our Law Student Diversity Scholarship Program includes two phases. First, the selected student will join the Firm for a paid five-month Law Clerk position during the 2024 Spring Semester. Second, the Law Clerk will have the opportunity to return to Van Dermyden Makus for a full-time paid Summer Law Clerk position during the summer of 2024. If the student is accepted to return as a Summer Law Clerk, the student will also qualify for a $5,000 academic scholarship. The $5,000 scholarship will be paid following completion of the 2024 Summer clerkship.
Hybrid and remote work is available. Applicants from law schools throughout California are encouraged to apply.
As a Law Clerk at VM, the selected student will have the opportunity to do the following:
Assist attorneys with drafting investigative reports, documents, and correspondence
Review, interpret, analyze, evaluate, and summarize witness statements and documentary evidence
Assist attorneys in preparing for witness interviews
Shadow attorneys in all aspects of their investigations
Perform other duties as appropriate to the skill and experience of the candidate, and the needs of the Firm
Requirements:
2L/2E/3E law student at a California Law School
Interest or previous experience in Labor and Employment Law, preferred
Strong writing skills, required
Strong listening and communication skills and the ability to accept and implement feedback
Ability to assess facts with impartiality and eliminate personal biases
Must be able to maximize time and effort in addressing position responsibilities, as well as quick adaptation to changes in priorities
Positive, professional and approachable attitude and demeanor and the ability to collaborate with others
The expected hourly rate for this role is $40/hr and represents the Firm’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent upon a number of factors, including but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant experience and qualifications.
To Apply:
Please submit a Letter of Purpose, Resume, and Official Law School Transcript to:
Emma Newton, Recruitment and Professional Development Coordinator
Van Dermyden Makus Law Corporation
2520 Venture Oaks Way, Suite 450
Sacramento, CA 95833
The Letter of Purpose is your opportunity to tell us what led you to want to study law; to explain your interest in our Firm’s work and mission; and, to describe the skills, strengths, and unique perspective you believe you can offer.