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Legal Professionals
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.

Avg Annual Salary

$58,732/yr

Typical Education

Bachelor's degree

Experience

1.5–1.7 years

Job Postings

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

4.9

General Mathematics

4.8

Print Binding

4.8

Lawsuits

4.7

Corporate Governance

4.6

Project Management

4.6

Computer Engineering

4.5

Patents

4.5

Regulatory Compliance

4.4

Computer Science

4.3

Contract Interpretation

4.3

Legal Discovery

4.3

Real Estate

4.2

Employment Contracts

4.1

Strong Academic Record

4.1

Common Skills (15)

Research

5.0

Detail Oriented

5.0

Self-Motivation

4.9

Organizational Skills

4.9

Ability To Meet Deadlines

4.8

Professionalism

4.8

Diplomacy

4.7

Typing

4.6

Confidentiality

4.4

Operations

4.4

Communication

4.3

Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)

4.2

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