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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
Computer inkjet printers
Computer laser printers
Document scanners
Laser facsimile machines
Personal computers
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