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Law Clerk
Associate

    Saalfeld Griggs is accepting applications for a Law Clerk to work full time during the summer of 2026 starting at an hourly rate of $22.00 depending on experience. 1L and 2L candidates in good standing are encouraged to apply. 3L candidates are encouraged to apply for our associate positions. The clerkship program will begin in May of 2026 and conclude after a ten-week period, at which time more opportunities may be possible.

    Saalfeld Griggs is a respected business law firm with clients throughout the Pacific Northwest. Founded in Salem in 1932, the firm is large enough to manage complex litigation and business transactions, yet small enough to develop close working relationships with its clients. Lawyers in each team have developed a thorough understanding of the legal issues that arise in their practice area.

    Our practice areas include: Business Law & Taxation, Estate Planning & Administration, Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation, Employment Law, Creditors’ Rights & Bankruptcy, Litigation and Real Estate & Land Use. Our law clerk program aims to provide law students with real world legal experience in all the firm’s practice areas, including analysis of complex legal matters, research, and drafting.

    To Apply

    Cover letter, resume, writing sample, list of individuals willing to provide a reference, and transcript may be sent to Laura Pike at hr@sglaw.com no later than January 25, 2026. If transcripts are not available, candidates should state when transcripts will be provided and provide such transcripts immediately upon publication.

    Prospective candidates can learn more about the clerk experience in this blog article. 

    A male mentor mentoring a female client

    We take mentorship to the next level.

    Associates work closely with the partners in their practice group and with other attorneys and staff in the firm. We assign each lawyer to a partner-mentor to help them grow into the practice and broaden their perspective on the practice of law and marketing of legal services. Women lawyers at Saalfeld Griggs have benefited from our signature, women-centered client marketing events and mentorship within the firm and with our local bar.
    Image of Salem Downtown at night

    Our firm has a long tradition of serving the community.

    Associates and partners of the firm have made a big difference in our community by serving on local boards and community organizations. Our standing in the firm helps young lawyers quickly integrate into the Salem community and develop personal connections that will last a lifetime. As our associates grow into leadership roles within our firm, their network grows with them, with their colleagues and friends often becoming future community and business leaders.
    Aerial view of downtown Salem

    Salem is our home base.

    It’s a great place to live, to get connected to a vibrant community, to raise a family, or to explore the great outdoors. We offer an affordable cost of living, minimal traffic hassles, plentiful outdoor space, and lots of local events and recreation venues. Drive one hour in any direction, and you’ll find even more adventure — the rustic Oregon coast, the Cascade mountains, nightlife in downtown Portland, and PAC-12 collegiate and professional sports.

    Our Salem community is a great place to live, work, and play.
    Watch this video for a closer look.