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Judicial Law Clerks: reported tasks and exploration worksheet

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

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This source lists 18 tasks, including 10 marked Core and 8 marked Supplemental. Labels and dates are retained below. Employers can combine or divide these responsibilities differently; explore the task itself before assuming it belongs in every version of the role.

Task source dates: 08/2021.

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Core · Task 19050 · 08/2021 · Incumbent

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

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Core · Task 19051 · 08/2021 · Incumbent

Research laws, court decisions, documents, opinions, briefs, or other information related to cases before the court.

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Core · Task 19047 · 08/2021 · Incumbent

Draft or proofread judicial opinions, decisions, or citations.

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Core · Task 19046 · 08/2021 · Incumbent

Confer with judges concerning legal questions, construction of documents, or granting of orders.

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Core · Task 19052 · 08/2021 · Incumbent

Review complaints, petitions, motions, or pleadings that have been filed to determine issues involved or basis for relief.

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Core · Task 19048 · 08/2021 · Incumbent

Keep abreast of changes in the law and inform judges when cases are affected by such changes.

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Core · Task 19044 · 08/2021 · Incumbent

Attend court sessions to hear oral arguments or record necessary case information.

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Core · Task 19053 · 08/2021 · Incumbent

Review dockets of pending litigation to ensure adequate progress.

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Core · Task 19045 · 08/2021 · Incumbent

Communicate with counsel regarding case management or procedural requirements.

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Core · Task 19061 · 08/2021 · Incumbent

Respond to questions from judicial officers or court staff on general legal issues.

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Supplemental · Task 19057 · 08/2021 · Incumbent

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

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Supplemental · Task 19054 · 08/2021 · Incumbent

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

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Supplemental · Task 19056 · 08/2021 · Incumbent

Coordinate judges' meeting and appointment schedules.

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Supplemental · Task 19049 · 08/2021 · Incumbent

Participate in conferences or discussions between trial attorneys and judges.

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Supplemental · Task 19060 · 08/2021 · Incumbent

Prepare periodic reports on court proceedings, as required.

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Supplemental · Task 19062 · 08/2021 · Incumbent

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

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Supplemental · Task 19058 · 08/2021 · Incumbent

Maintain judges' law libraries by assembling or updating appropriate documents.

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Supplemental · Task 19059 · 08/2021 · Incumbent

Perform courtroom duties, including calling calendars, administering oaths, and swearing in jury panels and witnesses.

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