Judicial Law Clerks

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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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