23-0000 LEGAL OCCUPATIONS

This broad occupation includes the following two detailed occupations:

23-1011 Lawyers
Represent clients in criminal and civil litigation and other legal proceedings; draft legal documents; and manage or advise clients on legal transactions. May specialize in one area or practice broadly across multiple fields of law.
Illustrative examples: Attorney, Corporate Counsel, Public Defender
23-1012 Judicial Law Clerks
Assist judges by conducting legal research, drafting opinions, and preparing case documentation.
Excludes: “Lawyers” (23-1011) and “Paralegals and Legal Assistants” (23-2011).
Illustrative examples: Judicial Clerk

This broad occupation includes the following three detailed occupations:

23-1021 Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers
Conduct hearings and issue recommendations or decisions on government-related claims. Determine liability, sanctions, or penalties; recommend acceptance or rejection of settlements.
Excludes: “Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators” (23-1022).
Illustrative examples: Appeals Examiner, Justice of the Peace, Traffic Court Referee
23-1022 Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators
Facilitate negotiations and resolve conflicts outside the court system through structured dialogue and mutual consent of parties.
Illustrative examples: Alternative Dispute Resolution Coordinator, Mediation Commissioner, Ombudsman
23-1023 Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates
Preside over legal proceedings in courts of law. Adjudicate criminal and civil cases, issue rulings, impose sentences, and may perform wedding ceremonies.
Illustrative examples: Circuit Court Judge, Justice, Tribal Judge

This broad occupation is the same as the detailed occupation:

23-2011 Paralegals and Legal Assistants
Support lawyers by researching legal precedent, investigating facts, drafting documents, and organizing case files. Assist in trial preparation and legal analysis.
Excludes: “Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants” (43-6012).
Illustrative examples: Legal Aide, Litigation Assistant

This broad occupation includes the following two detailed occupations:

23-2093 Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers
Search and examine property titles, legal documents, and public records to verify ownership, compile histories, or determine title status.
Excludes: “Loan Officers” (13-2072).
Illustrative examples: Escrow Officer, Lien Searcher, Title Officer
23-2099 Legal Support Workers, All Other
All legal support professionals not listed separately.
Illustrative examples: Legal Technician