caseload

/ˈkeɪsloʊd/

Definitions

1. noun

The number of cases or clients with which a lawyer, judge, or other legal professional is dealing at any given time.

“The judge’s caseload had increased significantly over the past year due to a rise in violent crimes.”

2. noun

A list or collection of cases or clients, especially one that is assigned to a particular lawyer or legal professional.

“The lawyer’s caseload included several high-profile divorce cases.”

Synonyms

  • casebook
  • docket

Antonyms

  • vacancy