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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 Comprehension4.4
Active Listening4.2
Critical Thinking4.1
Writing4.0
Speaking3.8
Active Learning3.6
Judgment and Decision Making3.5
Time Management3.4
Knowledge Areas 8
Law and Government5.0
English Language4.7
Computers and Electronics3.7
Clerical3.6
Communications and Media2.4
Customer and Personal Service2.3
Administration and Management2.3
Mathematics2.2
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
Computer inkjet printers
Computer laser printers
Document scanners
Laser facsimile machines
Personal computers
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