A Day In The Life
Behavioral Science and Human Services Field of Interest
Program Recommendations
Judicial Law Clerks
Chandler-Gilbert Community College (MCCCD)
Administration of Justice Studies
Associate's Degree
Estrella Mountain Community College (MCCCD)
Administration of Justice Studies
Associate's Degree
Paradise Valley Community College (MCCCD)
Administration of Justice Studies
Associate's Degree
Top Expected Tasks
Judicial Law Clerks
01
Prepare briefs, legal memoranda, or statements of issues involved in cases, including appropriate suggestions or recommendations.
02
Research laws, court decisions, documents, opinions, briefs, or other information related to cases before the court.
03
Draft or proofread judicial opinions, decisions, or citations.
04
Confer with judges concerning legal questions, construction of documents, or granting of orders.
05
Review complaints, petitions, motions, or pleadings that have been filed to determine issues involved or basis for relief.
06
Keep abreast of changes in the law and inform judges when cases are affected by such changes.
07
Attend court sessions to hear oral arguments or record necessary case information.
08
Review dockets of pending litigation to ensure adequate progress.
09
Enter information into computerized court calendar, filing, or case management systems.
10
Verify that all files, complaints, or other papers are available and in the proper order.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Judicial Law Clerks
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
Law and Government
KNOWLEDGE
English Language
KNOWLEDGE
Administrative
KNOWLEDGE
Computers and Electronics
KNOWLEDGE
Public Safety and Security
SKILL
Reading Comprehension
SKILL
Active Listening
SKILL
Critical Thinking
SKILL
Writing
SKILL
Speaking
ABILITY
Written Comprehension
ABILITY
Oral Comprehension
ABILITY
Written Expression
ABILITY
Oral Expression
ABILITY
Inductive Reasoning
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