According to people in this career, the main tasks are...
| Task | Importance |
|---|---|
| Prepare briefs, legal memoranda, or statements of issues involved in cases, including appropriate suggestions or recommendations. | 96% |
| Research laws, court decisions, documents, opinions, briefs, or other information related to cases before the court. | 96% |
| Draft or proofread judicial opinions, decisions, or citations. | 96% |
| Review complaints, petitions, motions, or pleadings that have been filed to determine issues involved or basis for relief. | 92% |
| Confer with judges concerning legal questions, construction of documents, or granting of orders. | 92% |
| Keep abreast of changes in the law and inform judges when cases are affected by such changes. | 82% |
| Attend court sessions to hear oral arguments or record necessary case information. | 79% |
| Enter information into computerized court calendar, filing, or case management systems. | 72% |
| Verify that all files, complaints, or other papers are available and in the proper order. | 70% |
| Review dockets of pending litigation to ensure adequate progress. | 70% |
| Communicate with counsel regarding case management or procedural requirements. | 67% |
| Respond to questions from judicial officers or court staff on general legal issues. | 65% |
| Coordinate judges' meeting and appointment schedules. | 62% |
| Participate in conferences or discussions between trial attorneys and judges. | 56% |
| Prepare periodic reports on court proceedings, as required. | 54% |
| Compile court-related statistics. | 53% |
| Supervise law students, volunteers, or other personnel assigned to the court. | 52% |
| Maintain judges' law libraries by assembling or updating appropriate documents. | 45% |
| Perform courtroom duties, including calling calendars, administering oaths, and swearing in jury panels and witnesses. | 44% |
