Judicial Law Clerks
SOC Code: 23-1012 Job Zone 5: Extensive Preparation Needed
Assist judges in court or by conducting research or preparing legal documents.
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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Judicial Law Clerks. Hourly rates x 2,080 = annual.
FY2027 Weighted Lottery Impact
| Level | Lottery Entries | Est. Selection Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 1 entry | ~16% |
| Level II (Qualified) | 2 entries | ~31% |
| Level III (Experienced) | 3 entries | ~45% |
| Level IV (Expert) | 4 entries | ~61% |
Prevailing Wages by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester-Nashua, NH | $105,186 | $118,810 | $132,454 | $146,078 |
| Central New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area | $104,374 | $118,269 | $132,163 | $146,058 |
| Northern New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area | $104,374 | $118,269 | $132,163 | $146,058 |
| Kingston, NY | $66,123 | $92,019 | $117,915 | $143,811 |
| Elmira, NY | $66,123 | $92,019 | $117,915 | $143,811 |
| Binghamton, NY | $66,123 | $92,019 | $117,915 | $143,811 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $66,123 | $92,019 | $117,915 | $143,811 |
| Ithaca, NY | $66,123 | $92,019 | $117,915 | $143,811 |
| Syracuse, NY | $66,123 | $92,019 | $117,915 | $143,811 |
| Utica-Rome, NY | $66,123 | $92,019 | $117,915 | $143,811 |
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Filing Trend
| Year | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | $180,000 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Reading Comprehension | 4.5 | |
| Active Listening | 4.2 | |
| Critical Thinking | 4.2 | |
| Writing | 4.1 | |
| Speaking | 4.0 | |
| Active Learning | 3.8 | |
| Complex Problem Solving | 3.5 | |
| Time Management | 3.2 | |
| Judgment and Decision Making | 3.2 | |
| Coordination | 3.0 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| Law and Government | 4.9 |
| English Language | 4.5 |
| Administrative | 3.5 |
| Computers and Electronics | 2.9 |
| Public Safety and Security | 2.7 |
| Administration and Management | 2.3 |
| Communications and Media | 2.2 |
| Customer and Personal Service | 2.0 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| Post-first professional | 51.9% |
| Other | 20.2% |
| First professional degree (MD, JD) | 16.5% |
| High school diploma | 7.2% |
| Some college | 2.2% |
| Doctoral degree | 2.0% |
Typical Tasks
- Attend court sessions to hear oral arguments or record necessary case information.
- Communicate with counsel regarding case management or procedural requirements.
- Confer with judges concerning legal questions, construction of documents, or granting of orders.
- Draft or proofread judicial opinions, decisions, or citations.
- Keep abreast of changes in the law and inform judges when cases are affected by such changes.
- 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.
- Review complaints, petitions, motions, or pleadings that have been filed to determine issues involved or basis for relief.
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