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Also known as:
Judicial Clerk
SNAPSHOT
Assist judges in court or by conducting research or preparing legal documents.
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MAIN ACTIVITIES
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Interacting With Computers |
Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information. |
Getting Information |
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources. |
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards |
Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards. |
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates |
Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person. |
Making Decisions and Solving Problems |
Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems. |
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships |
Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time. |
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work |
Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work. |
Processing Information |
Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data. |
AREAS OF KNOWLEDGE
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Law and Government |
Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process. |
English Language |
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar. |
Clerical |
Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology. |
Customer and Personal Service |
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction. |
Administration and Management |
Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources. |
Computers and Electronics |
Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming. |
Mathematics |
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications. |
Psychology |
Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders. |
KEY ABILITIES
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Written Comprehension |
The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing. |
Near Vision |
The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer). |
Oral Comprehension |
The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences. |
Oral Expression |
The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand. |
Written Expression |
The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand. |
Inductive Reasoning |
The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events). |
Problem Sensitivity |
The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem. |
Deductive Reasoning |
The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense. |
TOP SKILLS
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Reading Comprehension |
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents. |
Active Listening |
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times. |
Critical Thinking |
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems. |
Writing |
Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience. |
Speaking |
Talking to others to convey information effectively. |
Complex Problem Solving |
Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions. |
Active Learning |
Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making. |
Judgment and Decision Making |
Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one. |