Judges associate
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In a court of law, a Judges Associate is a trained lawyer who assists the judge with administrative and legal work. In the case of the latter, this may involve providing draft judgments, proof reading a judges work for errors and legal accuracy, and, liaising with counsel. The extent of this work depends on the individual judge. In criminal trials, Associates also have a role in court including asking the accused whether they are pleading guilty or not-guilty and take the verdict. In civil matters, Associates may also call out for the litigants when it is time to appear before the court.
