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Assist judges in court or by conducting research or preparing legal documents.
- • 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.
- • Participate in conferences or discussions between trial attorneys and judges.
- • 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.
- • Review dockets of pending litigation to ensure adequate progress.
- • Verify that all files, complaints, or other papers are available and in the proper order.
- • Coordinate judges' meeting and appointment schedules.
- • Enter information into computerized court calendar, filing, or case management systems.
- • Maintain judges' law libraries by assembling or updating appropriate documents.
- • Perform courtroom duties, including calling calendars, administering oaths, and swearing in jury panels and witnesses.
- • Prepare periodic reports on court proceedings, as required.
- • Respond to questions from judicial officers or court staff on general legal issues.
- • Supervise law students, volunteers, or other personnel assigned to the court.
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Last reviewed: Jan 2026
