CLERK - Within our judicial system,
there are many types of clerks. Court clerks (frequently
called county clerks) keep track of documents filed
with courts; these clerks may also be called civil
or criminal clerks, depending on the court in which
they work. Courtroom clerks are assigned to particular
judges to handle the paper flow in the courtroom;
law clerks (usually law students or lawyers) assist
judges (and sometimes attorneys) in legal research
and writing. Calendar clerks handle the scheduling
of trials and hearings.
