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Judicial Law Clerks
O*NET 23-1012.00
Median Salary
$64,920
$46,180 – $113,140/yr
What They Do
Assist judges in court or by conducting research or preparing legal documents.
Typical Tasks
- Prepare briefs, legal memoranda, or statements of issues involved in cases, including appropriate suggestions or recommendations.
- Research laws, court decisions, documents, opinions, briefs, or other information related to cases before the court.
- Draft or proofread judicial opinions, decisions, or citations.
- Confer with judges concerning legal questions, construction of documents, or granting of orders.
- Review complaints, petitions, motions, or pleadings that have been filed to determine issues involved or basis for relief.
Key Skills
Reading Comprehension
Active Listening
Critical Thinking
Writing
Speaking
Work Activities
- Getting Information
- Analyzing Data or Information
- Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
- Processing Information
- Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Job Outlook
Average
New job opportunities are likely in the future.
Education Usually Needed
- doctoral degree
- post-doctoral training
Also Known As
Appellate Law Clerk
Career Judicial Law Clerk
Career Law Clerk
Judicial Assistant
Judicial Clerk
Judicial Law Clerk
Law Clerk
Law Researcher
Pro Se Law Clerk
Term Law Clerk
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