(Career Asssessments, Exploration & Counselling)
Career: Law Clerks
Job Description
Assist lawyers or judges by researching or preparing legal documents. May meet with clients or assist lawyers and judges in court.
Job Tasks
Importance %age |
Task Description |
82
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Review and file pleadings, petitions and other documents relevant to court actions. |
74
|
Search for and study legal documents to investigate facts and law of cases, to determine causes of action and to prepare cases. |
68
|
Prepare affidavits of documents and maintain document files and case correspondence. |
62
|
Serve copies of pleas to opposing counsel. |
61
|
Schedule meetings between legal professionals. |
54
|
Research and analyze law sources to prepare drafts of briefs or arguments for review, approval, and use by attorney. |
53
|
Store, catalog, and maintain currency of legal volumes. |
43
|
Deliver or direct delivery of subpoenas to witnesses and parties to action. |
37
|
Prepare drafts of judicial opinions and decisions. |
26
|
Communicate and arbitrate disputes between parties. |
18
|
Arrange transportation and accommodation for witnesses and jurors, if required. |
14
|
Prepare real estate closing statements and assist in closing process. |
12
|
Appraise and inventory real and personal property for estate planning. |
Work Activities
Importance %age |
Activity Description |
77
|
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
|
74
|
Getting Information
|
72
|
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
|
70
|
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
|
70
|
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
|
70
|
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
|
69
|
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
|
69
|
Analyzing Data or Information
|
66
|
Processing Information
|
64
|
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
|
59
|
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
|
55
|
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
|
54
|
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
|
51
|
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
|
49
|
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
|
48
|
Interacting With Computers
|
47
|
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
|
47
|
Thinking Creatively
|
43
|
Documenting/Recording Information
|
41
|
Performing Administrative Activities
|
41
|
Assisting and Caring for Others
|
39
|
Handling and Moving Objects
|
39
|
Developing Objectives and Strategies
|
35
|
Training and Teaching Others
|
34
|
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
|
34
|
Selling or Influencing Others
|
34
|
Scheduling Work and Activities
|
34
|
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
|
32
|
Coaching and Developing Others
|
31
|
Performing General Physical Activities
|
26
|
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
|
26
|
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
|
25
|
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
|
25
|
Controlling Machines and Processes
|
23
|
Developing and Building Teams
|
21
|
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
|
15
|
Staffing Organizational Units
|
14
|
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
|
14
|
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
|
12
|
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
|
9
|
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
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