# Tasks & work activities — store detective

Source: O*NET 30.3, occupation 23-1012.00 (Judicial Law Clerks) — manual nearest-occupation mapping via ISCO group 3411; the official ESCO crosswalk has no entry for this ESCO occupation.

## Task statements

- **[Core]** Attend court sessions to hear oral arguments or record necessary case information.
- **[Core]** Communicate with counsel regarding case management or procedural requirements.
- **[Core]** Confer with judges concerning legal questions, construction of documents, or granting of orders.
- **[Core]** Draft or proofread judicial opinions, decisions, or citations.
- **[Core]** Keep abreast of changes in the law and inform judges when cases are affected by such changes.
- **[Supplemental]** Participate in conferences or discussions between trial attorneys and judges.
- **[Core]** Prepare briefs, legal memoranda, or statements of issues involved in cases, including appropriate suggestions or recommendations.
- **[Core]** Research laws, court decisions, documents, opinions, briefs, or other information related to cases before the court.
- **[Core]** Review complaints, petitions, motions, or pleadings that have been filed to determine issues involved or basis for relief.
- **[Core]** Review dockets of pending litigation to ensure adequate progress.
- **[Supplemental]** Verify that all files, complaints, or other papers are available and in the proper order.
- **[Supplemental]** Coordinate judges' meeting and appointment schedules.
- **[Supplemental]** Enter information into computerized court calendar, filing, or case management systems.
- **[Supplemental]** Maintain judges' law libraries by assembling or updating appropriate documents.
- **[Supplemental]** Perform courtroom duties, including calling calendars, administering oaths, and swearing in jury panels and witnesses.
- **[Supplemental]** Prepare periodic reports on court proceedings, as required.
- **[Core]** Respond to questions from judicial officers or court staff on general legal issues.
- **[Supplemental]** Supervise law students, volunteers, or other personnel assigned to the court.

## Detailed work activities

- Administer oaths to court participants.
- Confer with court staff to clarify information.
- Coordinate legal schedules or activities.
- Direct courtroom activities or procedures.
- Enter codes or other information into computers.
- Enter information into databases or software programs.
- Evaluate information related to legal matters in public or personal records.
- Identify implications for cases from legal precedents or other legal information.
- Maintain the order of legal documents.
- Meet with individuals involved in legal processes to provide information and clarify issues.
- Prepare documentation of legal proceedings.
- Prepare legal documents.
- Record information from legal proceedings.
- Research relevant legal materials to aid decision making.
- Review documents or materials for compliance with policies or regulations.
- Supervise activities of other legal personnel.