Judicial Law Clerks Go Back to List Assist judges in court or by conducting research or preparing legal documents.

Technology used in this occupation:
	Calendar and scheduling software

Tasks
	Attend court sessions to hear oral arguments or record necessary case information.
	Communicate with counsel regarding case management or procedural requirements.
	Confer with judges concerning legal questions, construction of documents, or granting of orders.
	Draft or proofread judicial opinions, decisions, or citations.
	Keep abreast of changes in the law and inform judges when cases are affected by such changes.
	Participate in conferences or discussions between trial attorneys and judges.
	Prepare briefs, legal memoranda, or statements of issues involved in cases, including appropriate suggestions or recommendations.
	Research laws, court decisions, documents, opinions, briefs, or other information related to cases before the court.
	Review complaints, petitions, motions, or pleadings that have been filed to determine issues involved or basis for relief.
	Review dockets of pending litigation to ensure adequate progress.

Skills
	Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
	Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
	Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
	Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
	Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
	Active Learning - Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
	Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
	Time Management - Managing one's own time and the time of others.
	Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
	Social Perceptiveness - Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.

Knowledge
	Law and Government - Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.
	English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
	Computers and Electronics - Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
	Clerical - Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.
	Communications and Media - Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.
	Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
	Administration and Management - Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
	Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
	Telecommunications - Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of telecommunications systems.
	Philosophy and Theology - Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their basic principles, values, ethics, ways of thinking, customs, practices, and their impact on human culture.

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Wage Information
	Region Average Entry Level  Mid-Range  Annual  Hourly  Statewide $96,376.00 $46.34  $31.97  $36.12 - $52.75  Bridgeport/Stamford $96,067.00 $46.18  $35.37  $41.85 - $51.19  Hartford $105,369.00 $50.66  $35.68  $39.79 - $64.13

Occupation Outlook ( 2016 - 2026 ) Average Annual Job Openings:   17   Employment in this occupation is expected to grow more slowly than average, and the number of annual openings will offer limited job opportunities.

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