Will AI Replace Judicial Law Clerks?

Prepare briefs, legal memoranda, or statements of issues involved in cases, including appropriate suggestions or recommendations.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Research laws, court decisions, documents, opinions, briefs, or other information related to cases before the court.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Draft or proofread judicial opinions, decisions, or citations.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Confer with judges concerning legal questions, construction of documents, or granting of orders.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Review complaints, petitions, motions, or pleadings that have been filed to determine issues involved or basis for relief.

Semi-structured cognitive task involving analysis, inspection, or monitoring.

Keep abreast of changes in the law and inform judges when cases are affected by such changes.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Attend court sessions to hear oral arguments or record necessary case information.

Routine cognitive or manual task with high vulnerability to automation.

Review dockets of pending litigation to ensure adequate progress.

Semi-structured cognitive task involving analysis, inspection, or monitoring.

Communicate with counsel regarding case management or procedural requirements.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Respond to questions from judicial officers or court staff on general legal issues.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Enter information into computerized court calendar, filing, or case management systems.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Verify that all files, complaints, or other papers are available and in the proper order.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Coordinate judges' meeting and appointment schedules.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Participate in conferences or discussions between trial attorneys and judges.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Prepare periodic reports on court proceedings, as required.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Supervise law students, volunteers, or other personnel assigned to the court.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Maintain judges' law libraries by assembling or updating appropriate documents.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Perform courtroom duties, including calling calendars, administering oaths, and swearing in jury panels and witnesses.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.