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Judicial Law Clerks

ID

work_legal/judicial_law_clerks

Type

TASK

Children

18

Child Nodes (18)

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

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

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Draft or proofread judicial opinions, decisions, or citations.

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

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

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

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

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Review dockets of pending litigation to ensure adequate progress.

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Communicate with counsel regarding case management or procedural requirements.

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

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

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

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Coordinate judges' meeting and appointment schedules.

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Participate in conferences or discussions between trial attorneys and judges.

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Prepare periodic reports on court proceedings, as required.

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

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

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