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Judicial Law Clerks

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

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18 tasks10 core, 8 supplemental
Family
LegalOne of its 8 occupations
Code
23-1012.00SOC 2018: 23-1012

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  1. Task 1. Prepare briefs, legal memoranda, or statements of issues involved in cases, including appropriate suggestions or recommendations.Core taskTask 19050Rated by 49 people who do the job, August 2021
  2. Task 2. Research laws, court decisions, documents, opinions, briefs, or other information related to cases before the court.Core taskTask 19051Rated by 49 people who do the job, August 2021
  3. Task 3. Draft or proofread judicial opinions, decisions, or citations.Core taskTask 19047Rated by 49 people who do the job, August 2021
  4. Task 4. Confer with judges concerning legal questions, construction of documents, or granting of orders.Core taskTask 19046Rated by 49 people who do the job, August 2021
  5. Task 5. Review complaints, petitions, motions, or pleadings that have been filed to determine issues involved or basis for relief.Core taskTask 19052Rated by 49 people who do the job, August 2021
  6. Task 6. Keep abreast of changes in the law and inform judges when cases are affected by such changes.Core taskTask 19048Rated by 47 people who do the job, August 2021
  7. Task 7. Attend court sessions to hear oral arguments or record necessary case information.Core taskTask 19044Rated by 49 people who do the job, August 2021
  8. Task 8. Review dockets of pending litigation to ensure adequate progress.Core taskTask 19053Rated by 49 people who do the job, August 2021
  9. Task 9. Communicate with counsel regarding case management or procedural requirements.Core taskTask 19045Rated by 48 people who do the job, August 2021
  10. Task 10. Respond to questions from judicial officers or court staff on general legal issues.Core taskTask 19061Rated by 49 people who do the job, August 2021
  11. Task 11. Enter information into computerized court calendar, filing, or case management systems.Supplemental taskTask 19057Rated by 49 people who do the job, August 2021
  12. Task 12. Verify that all files, complaints, or other papers are available and in the proper order.Supplemental taskTask 19054Rated by 49 people who do the job, August 2021
  13. Task 13. Coordinate judges' meeting and appointment schedules.Supplemental taskTask 19056Rated by 49 people who do the job, August 2021
  14. Task 14. Participate in conferences or discussions between trial attorneys and judges.Supplemental taskTask 19049Rated by 48 people who do the job, August 2021
  15. Task 15. Prepare periodic reports on court proceedings, as required.Supplemental taskTask 19060Rated by 48 people who do the job, August 2021
  16. Task 16. Supervise law students, volunteers, or other personnel assigned to the court.Supplemental taskTask 19062Rated by 49 people who do the job, August 2021
  17. Task 17. Maintain judges' law libraries by assembling or updating appropriate documents.Supplemental taskTask 19058Rated by 49 people who do the job, August 2021
  18. Task 18. Perform courtroom duties, including calling calendars, administering oaths, and swearing in jury panels and witnesses.Supplemental taskTask 19059Rated by 48 people who do the job, August 2021

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  2. Classification
    Standard Occupational Classification 2018, 23-1012
  3. License
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