O*NET-SOC 23-1012.00

Judicial Law Clerks

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

From O*NET 30.3

Tasks

From O*NET 30.3, by importance, as O*NET OnLine lists them

Free · O*NET 30.3

Prepare briefs, legal memoranda, or statements of issues involved in cases, including appropriate suggestions or recommendations.Core19050
Research laws, court decisions, documents, opinions, briefs, or other information related to cases before the court.Core19051
Draft or proofread judicial opinions, decisions, or citations.Core19047
Confer with judges concerning legal questions, construction of documents, or granting of orders.Core19046
Review complaints, petitions, motions, or pleadings that have been filed to determine issues involved or basis for relief.Core19052
Keep abreast of changes in the law and inform judges when cases are affected by such changes.Core19048
Attend court sessions to hear oral arguments or record necessary case information.Core19044
Enter information into computerized court calendar, filing, or case management systems.Supplemental19057
Verify that all files, complaints, or other papers are available and in the proper order.Supplemental19054
Review dockets of pending litigation to ensure adequate progress.Core19053
Communicate with counsel regarding case management or procedural requirements.Core19045
Respond to questions from judicial officers or court staff on general legal issues.Core19061
Coordinate judges' meeting and appointment schedules.Supplemental19056
Participate in conferences or discussions between trial attorneys and judges.Supplemental19049
Prepare periodic reports on court proceedings, as required.Supplemental19060
Supervise law students, volunteers, or other personnel assigned to the court.Supplemental19062
Maintain judges' law libraries by assembling or updating appropriate documents.Supplemental19058
Perform courtroom duties, including calling calendars, administering oaths, and swearing in jury panels and witnesses.Supplemental19059

Technology Skills

From O*NET 30.3, 34 examples in 14 categories, 8 Hot Technology

Free · O*NET 30.3

Calendar and scheduling software

Aderant CompuLaw
American Legalnet eDockets
American Legalnet Smart Dockets
Compugov DocketView
Infocom JACS
Levare Center Court

Document management software

Adobe AcrobatHot Technology

Project management software

Advanced Technologies Class Act
Canyon Solutions Jcats
Justice Systems FullCourt Enterprise
Legal Files software
New Dawn Technologies JustWare Court
Syscon Court Clerk
Thomson Reuters Elite ProLaw

Office suite software

Corel WordPerfect Office Suite
Microsoft Office softwareHot TechnologyIn Demand

Information retrieval or search software

LexisNexis
LexisNexis Lexis Advance
LexisNexis SmartLinx
Public Access to Court Electronic Records (PACER)
Thomson Reuters WestlawIn Demand
Thomson Reuters WestlawNext

Analytical or scientific software

LexisNexis CourtLink Strategic Profiles

Data base user interface and query software

Microsoft AccessHot Technology
Orion Law Management Systems Orion
PTS Solutions WinJuris Court Solutions

Spreadsheet software

Microsoft ExcelHot TechnologyIn Demand

Electronic mail software

Microsoft OutlookHot TechnologyIn Demand

Presentation software

Microsoft PowerPointHot Technology

Operating system software

Microsoft WindowsHot Technology

Word processing software

Microsoft WordHot Technology
WordPerfect

Web platform development software

Oracle JavaServer Pages JSP

Internet browser software

Web browser software

Detailed Work Activities

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Getting Information

Evaluate information related to legal matters in public or personal records.
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Research relevant legal materials to aid decision making.
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Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards

Review documents or materials for compliance with policies or regulations.
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Analyzing Data or Information

Identify implications for cases from legal precedents or other legal information.
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Working with Computers

Enter codes or other information into computers.
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Enter information into databases or software programs.
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Documenting/Recording Information

Prepare documentation of legal proceedings.
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Record information from legal proceedings.
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Maintain the order of legal documents.
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Prepare legal documents.
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Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates

Meet with individuals involved in legal processes to provide information and clarify issues.
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Confer with court staff to clarify information.
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Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates

Supervise activities of other legal personnel.
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Coordinate legal schedules or activities.
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Direct courtroom activities or procedures.
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Performing Administrative Activities

Administer oaths to court participants.
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Job Zone

From O*NET 30.3

Free · O*NET 30.3

Job Zone Five: Extensive Preparation Needed

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WFA coverage: AI skills for this job

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Equivalents

NICE work roles, with their DCWF equivalents

Mapped to this job by the ETO-CSET NICE/O*NET crosswalk (2024); roles from NICE Framework Components v2.2.0, DCWF equivalents from DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)

Free · NICE Framework Components v2.2.0 and DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)

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