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Law Clerk

Law Clerk

  • Ideal for those passionate about legal research and supporting the justice system.
  • Play a crucial role in shaping judicial decisions and legal outcomes.
  • Unique chance to work closely with judges and gain invaluable legal insights.
💰 Earn $58K-$78K
📚 Doctoral or Professional Degree
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Overview

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

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Minimum Education

Doctoral or Professional Degree

Career Prospects

Good (Increasing by 1-5%)

Training Time

Over 4 years

Job Openings

1,000 Annually

Median Earnings

$66,590 in California
$57,490 Nationally

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Day-to-Day

  • 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.
  • Draft or proofread judicial opinions, decisions, or citations.
  • Confer with judges concerning legal questions, construction of documents, or granting of orders.
  • Review complaints, petitions, motions, or pleadings that have been filed to determine issues involved or basis for relief.

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Best For You If...

YOU Like 💕

  • Influencing or leading others
  • Thinking and problem solving
  • Using data or completing tasks

You are skilled in 💫

  • Active Listening
  • Instructing
  • Learning Strategies
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Speaking
  • Writing

You value 🙏

  • Accomplishing things
  • Having support
  • Job security

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Law Clerk

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