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Occupational Report
for Law Clerks (23-2092)
, Oregon Statewide
Occupational Description
Assist lawyers or judges by researching or preparing legal documents. May meet with clients or assist lawyers and judges in court. Exclude "Lawyers" (23-1011) and "Paralegals and Legal Assistants" (23-2011).
Employment Outlook
for Law Clerks
| Statewide Employment Analysis |
2006 employment is estimated to be at about the statewide average. This occupation is expected to grow at about the statewide average. Total job openings are projected to be somewhat lower than the statewide average.Reasonable, but limited, employment opportunities exist for trained workers. |
Data Sources and Limitations
Current Job Openings
for Law Clerks
There are no openings for this occupation.
State of Oregon License Information
for Law Clerks
No statewide license is required for this occupation.
Wages
for Law Clerks
| Region |
---------------- 2009 Wages ---------------- |
| Percentiles (hourly wages) |
Avg
Hourly
($/hr) |
Avg
Annual |
| 10th |
25th |
50th
(median) |
75th |
90th |
| Oregon Statewide |
$12.30 |
$14.89 |
$22.16 |
$26.78 |
$31.97
|
$22.62 |
$47,036 |
Data Sources and Limitations
Industries of Employment
for Law Clerks
Industry
Click links to view infoUSA employers |
Ownership |
2006
Employment |
|
Total, All Industries
|
All |
415 |
|
Total, All Industries
|
Private |
141 |
|
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
|
Private |
130 |
|
Legal Services
|
Private |
125 |
|
Total, All Industries
|
State |
262 |
|
Public Administration
|
State |
262 |
|
Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities
|
State |
262 |
|
Total, All Industries
|
Local |
12 |
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Public Administration
|
Local |
12 |
|
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
|
Local |
12 |
Educational Requirements
for Law Clerks
Workers must have a bachelor's degree to gain the necessary skills for this occupation. However, those with a bachelor's degree and related work experience have a competitive advantage in this labor market.
Skills
for Law Clerks
- Analyze Evidence
- Analyze Legal Questions
- Apply Case Logic And Precedent
- Apply Confidentiality Procedures
- Apply Knowledge Of Judicial System
- Apply Legal Concepts To Medical Reports And Documents
- Apply Research Methodology To Legal Cases And Issues
- Assist With Legal Research
- Compile Information For Court Cases
- Compose Business Correspondence
- Conduct Investigations And Research
- Conduct Legal Research
- Conduct Record Searches
- Draft Legal Pleadings
- Follow Principles Of Business Law
- Interpret And Apply Administrative Law
- Interpret And Apply Admiralty Law
- Interpret And Apply Contract, Property And Insurance Laws
- Interpret And Apply Copyright Laws
- Interpret And Apply Knowledge Of Relevant Laws
- Obtain And Maintain Legal Forms
- Obtain Information From Clients, Customers, Patients Or Others
- Organize And Work With Detailed Records
- Organize Legal Information And Records
- Prepare Court Exhibits
- Prepare Legal Briefs And Affidavits
- Prepare Legal Correspondence
- Prepare Legal Documents
- Process Records And Maintain Forms And Files
- Proofread, Edit, And Revise Written Materials
- Research Work-Related Topics Using Library Resources
- Understand, Use, And Communicate Technical Information
- Use Computers To Enter, Access And Retrieve Data
- Use Correct Grammar, Punctuation And Spelling
- Use Legal Terminology
- Use On-Line Search Techniques
- Verify Investigative Information
- Work As A Team Member
Schools and Training Providers
for Law Clerks
The training providers listed below offer one or more of the following programs:
Career Pathway Roadmaps
for Law Clerks
No Career Pathway links were found for this occupation.
Related Occupations
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