Principal Law Clerk Career

*A job as a Principal Law Clerk falls under the broader career category of Judicial Law Clerks. The information on this page will generally apply to all careers in this category but may not specifically apply to this career title.

Job Description for Judicial Law Clerks : Assist judges in court or by conducting research or preparing legal documents.


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Judicial Law Clerk Career

Salary Info

Median Annual Wage

$64,880

Median Hourly Wage

$31.19*

Total Employed Nationally

14,680


Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2024 wage data and 2023-2033 employment projections. "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2023-2033). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.