# Judicial Law Clerks

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

- Code: 23-1012.00 (O*NET-SOC; SOC 2018 23-1012)
- Family: [Legal](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations#family-23), one of its 8 occupations
- Tasks: 18 tasks (10 core and 8 supplemental)
- Page: https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/23-1012.00
- JSON: https://foundation.org.ai/data/tasks/23-1012.00.json

## What the work is made of

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

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## Where this comes from

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