Law Clerk
Assist judges in court or by conducting research or preparing legal documents.
At a Glance
Law Clerk earns an average of $58,732/yr. Typical education: Bachelor's degree. Experience: 1.5–1.7 years. Top skills: Research, Detail Oriented, Self-Motivation.
$58,732/yr
Bachelor's degree
1.5–1.7 years
9
Parent Occupation (O*NET)
Judicial Law Clerks
Median Wage
$60,400/yr
Growth (2024-34)
+2.5%
Education
Doctoral or professional degree
Skills & Requirements
Specialized Skills (15)
Lifting Ability
General Mathematics
Print Binding
Lawsuits
Corporate Governance
Project Management
Computer Engineering
Patents
Regulatory Compliance
Computer Science
Contract Interpretation
Legal Discovery
Real Estate
Employment Contracts
Strong Academic Record
Common Skills (15)
Research
Detail Oriented
Self-Motivation
Organizational Skills
Ability To Meet Deadlines
Professionalism
Diplomacy
Typing
Confidentiality
Operations
Communication
Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)
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