Judicial Law Clerk
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Position Description: Assist judges in court or by conducting research or preparing legal documents.What Do Judicial Law Clerks Do On a Daily Basis?Supervise law students, volunteers, or other personnel assigned to the court.Draft or proofread judicial opinions, decisions, or citations.Compile court-related statistics.Keep abreast of changes in the law and inform judges when cases are affected by such changes.Respond to questions from judicial officers or court staff on general legal issues.Review dockets of pending litigation to ensure adequate progress.Essential Skills for Judicial Law ClerksReading 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.Types of Judicial Law Clerk JobsPrincipal Law ClerkFederal Court of Appeals Law ClerkFederal Law ClerkJob Outlook for Judicial Law ClerksThere were about 14,000 jobs for Judicial Law Clerks in 2016 (in the United States). New jobs are being produced at a rate of 5.7%, which is above the national average. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts 800 new jobs for Judicial Law Clerks by 2026. The BLS estimates 800 yearly job openings in this field.The states with the most job growth for Judicial Law Clerks are Oregon, Kentucky, and Nevada. Watch out if you plan on working in Alaska, Maryland, or Colorado. These states have the worst job growth for this type of profession.How Much Does a Judicial Law Clerk Make?The salary for Judicial Law Clerks ranges between about $33,890 and $95,530 a year.Judicial Law Clerks who work in New York, Connecticut, or Illinois make the highest salaries.Tools & Technologies Used by Judicial Law ClerksMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft WordMicrosoft OfficeMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft AccessLexisNexisCorel WordPerfect Office SuiteOracle JavaServer Pages JSPThomson Reuters WestlawNextLexisNexis SmartlinxLegal Files softwareJustice Systems FullCourt EnterpriseLexisNexis CourtLink Strategic ProfilesCanyon Solutions JcatsHow do I Become a Judicial Law Clerk?What kind of Judicial Law Clerk requirements are there?Where Judicial Law Clerks WorkThe table below shows some of the most common industries where those employed in this career field work.#J-18808-Ljbffr