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Judicial Law Clerks

Median Salary
57,490
Job Outlook
N/A

Overview

What are the responsibilities of this role?

Assist judges in court or by conducting research or preparing legal documents.

What sectors do they work in?

State and local government

47%

Private for profit

31%

Federal Government

19%

Private not for profit

4%

Self-employed

0%

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Compensation

What is the typical salary range?

$36,310

10%

$57,490

Median

$124,070

90%

How does location impact how much salary?

Education

What level of education do professionals in this role have?

Education Level

  • Doctoral degree

    51%

  • Post-doctoral training

    20%

  • First professional degree

    16%

  • High school

    7%

  • Master's degree

    2%

  • Post-secondary certificate

    2%

Skills and Interest

Which skill sets are the most valuable to possess?

Skills

  • Verbal Skills

    High

  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

    High

  • Leadership

    Mid

  • Math and Science Skills

    Low

  • Technology Design and Control

    Low

  • Equipment Operation and Maintenance

    Low

What knowledge should you bring to the table?

  • Law and Government
  • English Language
  • Administrative
  • Computers and Electronics
  • Communications and Media

What challenges will you likely face in the workplace?

Workplace

  • Decision Making

    High

  • Time Pressure

    Mid

  • Repetitiveness

    Mid

  • Level Of Competition

    Mid

  • Exposure to Job Hazards

    Low

  • Responsibility

    Low

  • Physical Activity

    Low

What personality traits help people thrive in this role?

Conventional

You like structure, staying organized, and working with systems to get things done efficiently.

Enterprising

You love taking risks in business or personal projects — and have the leadership skills to back it up.

Investigative

You love figuring out how things work and researching subjects that interest you.

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Data supplied by Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Center of Education Statistics, Defense Manpower Data Center (View our update schedule). Contact any business, college or military service branch to answer additional questions.