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Summary Description


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

Sample Job Titles

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12.	Federal Judicial Law Clerk

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14.	Judicial Assistant

15.	Judicial Clerk

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19.	Principal Law Clerk

20.	State Appellate Clerk

Job Tasks

	Research laws, court decisions, documents, opinions, briefs, or other information related to cases before the court. Research relevant legal materials to aid decision making.

	Prepare briefs, legal memoranda, or statements of issues involved in cases, including appropriate suggestions or recommendations. Prepare documentation of legal proceedings. Prepare legal documents.

	Confer with judges concerning legal questions, construction of documents, or granting of orders. Confer with court staff to clarify information.

	Draft or proofread judicial opinions, decisions, or citations. Prepare documentation of legal proceedings. Prepare legal documents.

	Review complaints, petitions, motions, or pleadings that have been filed to determine issues involved or basis for relief. Research relevant legal materials to aid decision making. Identify implications for cases from legal precedents or other legal information.

	Keep abreast of changes in the law and inform judges when cases are affected by such changes. Meet with individuals involved in legal processes to provide information and clarify issues.

	Attend court sessions to hear oral arguments or record necessary case information. Record information from legal proceedings.

	Verify that all files, complaints, or other papers are available and in the proper order. Maintain the order of legal documents.

	Enter information into computerized court calendar, filing, or case management systems.

	Review dockets of pending litigation to ensure adequate progress.

	Respond to questions from judicial officers or court staff on general legal issues. Confer with court staff to clarify information.

	Communicate with counsel regarding case management or procedural requirements. Direct courtroom activities or procedures.

	Participate in conferences or discussions between trial attorneys and judges. Confer with court staff to clarify information.

	Coordinate judges' meeting and appointment schedules. Coordinate legal schedules or activities.

	Prepare periodic reports on court proceedings, as required. Prepare documentation of legal proceedings.

	Maintain judges' law libraries by assembling or updating appropriate documents. Maintain the order of legal documents. Prepare legal documents.

	Compile court-related statistics. Record information from legal proceedings.

	Supervise law students, volunteers, or other personnel assigned to the court. Supervise activities of other legal personnel.

	Perform courtroom duties, including calling calendars, administering oaths, and swearing in jury panels and witnesses. Coordinate legal schedules or activities. Administer oaths to court participants.

Work Activities

Importance	Work Activity

Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.

Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.

Making Decisions and Solving Problems — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.

Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.

Analyzing Data or Information — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.

Processing Information — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.

Interacting With Computers — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.

Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.

Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.

Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.

Documenting/Recording Information — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.

Performing Administrative Activities — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.

Thinking Creatively — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.

Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.

Provide Consultation and Advice to Others — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.

Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.

Communicating with Persons Outside Organization — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.

Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.

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