store-detective/references/tasks.md

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.