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Judicial Law Clerks

SOC 23-1012.00

Assist judges in court or by conducting research or preparing legal documents.

Zone 5 Legal
8
Skills
8
Knowledge
5
Job Zone
No
Green

Top Skills 8

Reading Comprehension
4.4
Active Listening
4.2
Critical Thinking
4.1
Writing
4.0
Speaking
3.8
Active Learning
3.6
Judgment and Decision Making
3.5
Time Management
3.4

Knowledge Areas 8

Law and Government
5.0
English Language
4.7
Computers and Electronics
3.7
Clerical
3.6
Communications and Media
2.4
Customer and Personal Service
2.3
Administration and Management
2.3
Mathematics
2.2

Key Tasks

1Research laws, court decisions, documents, opinions, briefs, or other information related to cases before the court.
2Prepare briefs, legal memoranda, or statements of issues involved in cases, including appropriate suggestions or recommendations.
3Confer with judges concerning legal questions, construction of documents, or granting of orders.
4Draft or proofread judicial opinions, decisions, or citations.
5Review complaints, petitions, motions, or pleadings that have been filed to determine issues involved or basis for relief.

Also Known As

Appellate Law Clerk Career Law Clerk Chancery Clerk Child Support Officer Clerk to Justice Deputy Clerk Federal Appellate Clerk Federal Appellate Law Clerk Federal Court of Appeals Law Clerk Federal District Clerk

Tools & Equipment

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