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Judicial Law Clerk

Assist judges in court or by conducting research or preparing legal documents.

Annual openings

18

Median wage

$67,230

Typical education

Education not reported

Growth 2026–2032

+17%

Median wage source: Colorado BLS OEWS (2025).

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Typical education

Education not reported

Credential requirement

Credential requirements not reported

Work experience

No previous work experience is required.

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Automation exposure

Low exposure

Tasks here lean on judgement and people skills that are hard to automate.

A typical day

  1. Prepare briefs, legal memoranda, or statements of issues involved in cases, including appropriate suggestions or recommendations.
  2. Research laws, court decisions, documents, opinions, briefs, or other information related to cases before the court.
  3. Draft or proofread judicial opinions, decisions, or citations.
  4. Confer with judges concerning legal questions, construction of documents, or granting of orders.
  5. Review complaints, petitions, motions, or pleadings that have been filed to determine issues involved or basis for relief.
  6. Attend court sessions to hear oral arguments or record necessary case information.
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