Judge's clerk, Kaiāwhina kaiwhakawā
Also known as
- Judge's assistant, judge's secretary, judge's associate
Judge's clerks assist judges in court with research and writing legal documents.
Your pay could be
$48K
Lower
$67K to $85K
Most common
$91K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Judge’s clerks
- usually work regular business hours but may work extra hours
- usually work in courts and offices
- need to be accurate, methodical and responsible
Tasks
- Prepare documentation of legal proceedings.
- Prepare legal documents.
- Research relevant legal materials to aid decision making.
- Identify implications for cases from legal precedents or other legal information.
- Confer with court staff to clarify information.
- Meet with individuals involved in legal processes to provide information and clarify issues.
- Record information from legal proceedings.
- Maintain the order of legal documents.
- Direct courtroom activities or procedures.
- Coordinate legal schedules or activities.
You need a qualification to become a judge's clerk and experience may be useful.
You need
- a Bachelor of Laws
You may need
- experience in similar work
If you’re in school
You need University Entrance to do the study or training for this job.
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