Judicial Law Clerks
Job Zone 5 - Extensive preparation needed
Assist judges in court or by conducting research or preparing legal documents.
Median pay: $64,920/yr (U.S. national, May 2025)
Typical range nationwide (10th–90th percentile). This is a population snapshot, not a personal prediction - actual pay varies by location, employer, and experience.
Job outlook: +2.5% projected growth, 2024–2034 — about as fast as average.
About 1,000 openings per year, on average, over the decade.
Typical entry-level education: Doctoral or professional degree.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS and Employment Projections.
• Prepare briefs, legal memoranda, or statements of issues involved in cases, including appropriate suggestions or recommendations.
• Research laws, court decisions, documents, opinions, briefs, or other information related to cases before the court.
• Draft or proofread judicial opinions, decisions, or citations.
• Confer with judges concerning legal questions, construction of documents, or granting of orders.
• Review complaints, petitions, motions, or pleadings that have been filed to determine issues involved or basis for relief.
• Keep abreast of changes in the law and inform judges when cases are affected by such changes.
• Attend court sessions to hear oral arguments or record necessary case information.
• Review dockets of pending litigation to ensure adequate progress.
What's the median pay for Judicial Law Clerks?
The median pay for Judicial Law Clerks is $64,920 per year, per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
What's the job outlook for Judicial Law Clerks?
Employment for Judicial Law Clerks is projected to change +2.5% from 2024 to 2034 - about as fast as average.
What education is typically required for Judicial Law Clerks?
Typical entry-level education: Doctoral or professional degree.
How many job openings are there each year for Judicial Law Clerks?
About 1,000 openings per year, on average, over the decade.