SOC 23-1012
Judicial Law Clerks
Risk Score
โ ๏ธ48/100
Elevated
US Employment
๐ฅ13,220
Total workers
Median Wage
๐ฐ$60K
$42K โ $113K
Projected Growth
๐+2.5%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
๐ค78/100
High exposure
๐ก Judicial Law Clerks face a risk score of 48/100 โ 4 points above the national average of 44. With 78/100 GenAI exposure, this occupation faces significant pressure from AI tools despite strong projected growth. See our methodology โ
๐ก Workers in this field earn $60K ($14K above the national median). The 3 recommended career transitions all maintain competitive wages while reducing automation exposure. Explore transition paths โ
๐ AI Impact Analysis
With a risk score of 48/100, Judicial Law Clerks faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like ai contract review and due diligence automation are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 13,220 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in nuanced legal strategy in novel or precedent-setting cases and courtroom advocacy and persuasive oral argument to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.
Will AI Replace Judicial Law Clerks?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths โ
โ ๏ธ Top Risk Factors
AI contract review and due diligence automation
AI coding assistants reducing developer demand
Large language model automation of analysis tasks
Legal research tools powered by large language models
๐ก๏ธ Tasks Safe from Automation
Nuanced legal strategy in novel or precedent-setting cases
Courtroom advocacy and persuasive oral argument
Ethical judgment in adversarial situations
Negotiating settlements requiring empathy and persuasion
๐ Task Automation Breakdown
Based on O*NET task analysis and GenAI exposure scoring. Shows the estimated proportion of this occupation's core tasks that are automatable by current AI, augmented by AI tools, or require essential human skills.
๐ O*NET Task Profile
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.
๐ป Technology Skills
Calendar and scheduling software
Document management software
Project management software
Office suite software
Information retrieval or search software
๐ Key Knowledge Areas
Law and Government
English Language
Administrative
Computers and Electronics
Public Safety and Security
๐ vs National Average
National avg: $46K
National avg: 44/100
National avg: 38/100
National avg: 3.7%
๐ Career Transition Paths
| Occupation | Risk | Wage | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawyers, Judges, and Related Workers | 17 | $144K | 77% |
| Advertising, Marketing, Promotions, Public Relations, and Sales Managers | 16 | $145K | 69% |
| Education Administrators, All Other | 21 | $89K | 59% |