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Judicial Law Clerk

23-1012.00

Median wages

$52,740

Assist judges in court or by conducting research or preparing legal documents.
  • Research laws, court decisions, documents, opinions, briefs, or other information related to cases before the court.
  • Prepare briefs, legal memoranda, or statements of issues involved in cases, including appropriate suggestions or recommendations.
  • Confer with judges concerning legal questions, construction of documents, or granting of orders.
  • Draft or proofread judicial opinions, decisions, or citations.
  • Review complaints, petitions, motions, or pleadings that have been filed to determine issues involved or basis for relief.
  • Keep abreast of changes in the law and inform judges when cases are affected by such changes.
  • Attend court sessions to hear oral arguments or record necessary case information.
  • Verify that all files, complaints, or other papers are available and in the proper order.
  • Review dockets of pending litigation to ensure adequate progress.
  • Respond to questions from judicial officers or court staff on general legal issues.
  • Enter information into computerized court calendar, filing, or case management systems.
  • Communicate with counsel regarding case management or procedural requirements.
  • Participate in conferences or discussions between trial attorneys and judges.
  • Coordinate judges' meeting and appointment schedules.
  • Analytical or scientific software — LexisNexis CourtLink Strategic Profiles
  • Calendar and scheduling software — American Legalnet Smart Dockets; Compugov DocketView; Infocom JACS; Levare Center Court 
  • Data base user interface and query software — Microsoft Access Hot technology ; PTS Solutions WinJuris Court Solutions
  • Electronic mail software — Microsoft Outlook Hot technology
  • Information retrieval or search software — LexisNexis Hot technology ; LexisNexis Smartlinx; Public Access to Court Electronic Records (PACER); Thomson Reuters WestlawNext
  • Internet browser software — Web browser software
  • Office suite software — Corel Office; Corel WordPerfect Office Suite; Microsoft Office
  • Presentation software — Microsoft PowerPoint Hot technology
  • Project management software — Canyon Solutions Jcats; Legal Files software; New Dawn Technologies JustWare Court; Thomson Reuters Elite ProLaw
  • Spreadsheet software — Microsoft Excel Hot technology
  • Web platform development software — Oracle JavaServer Pages JSP Hot technology
  • Word processing software — Microsoft Word

Hot technology Hot Technology — a technology requirement frequently included in employer job postings.

  • Reading Comprehension — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
  • Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
  • Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
  • Writing — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
  • Speaking — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  • Active Learning — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
  • Judgment and Decision Making — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
  • Time Management — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
  • Complex Problem Solving — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
  • Social Perceptiveness — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
  • Monitoring — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
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