Assist judges in court or by conducting research or preparing legal documents.
<ul><li>Research laws, court decisions, documents, opinions, briefs, or other information related to cases before the court.</li><li>Confer with judges concerning legal questions, construction of documents, or granting of orders.</li><li>Prepare briefs, legal memoranda, or statements of issues involved in cases, including appropriate suggestions or recommendations.</li><li>Draft or proofread judicial opinions, decisions, or citations.</li><li>Review complaints, petitions, motions, or pleadings that have been filed to determine issues involved or basis for relief.</li><li>Keep abreast of changes in the law and inform judges when cases are affected by such changes.</li><li>Attend court sessions to hear oral arguments or record necessary case information.</li><li>Verify that all files, complaints, or other papers are available and in the proper order.</li><li>Review dockets of pending litigation to ensure adequate progress.</li><li>Respond to questions from judicial officers or court staff on general legal issues.</li></ul>