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Occupation

Court, Municipal, and License Clerks

Perform clerical duties for courts of law, municipalities, or governmental licensing agencies and bureaus. May prepare docket of cases to be called; secure information for judges and court; prepare draft agendas or bylaws for town or city council; answer official correspondence; keep fiscal records and accounts; issue licenses or permits; and record data, administer tests, or collect fees.

$48,700 medianHigh school

O*NET 31.0 · 43-4031.00

A typical week, in the words of people in the job

  1. 01Prepare and issue orders of the court, such as probation orders, release documentation, sentencing information, or summonses.
  2. 02Examine legal documents submitted to courts for adherence to laws or court procedures.
  3. 03Plan or direct the maintenance, filing, safekeeping, or computerization of all municipal documents.
  4. 04Question applicants to obtain required information, such as name, address, or age, and record data on prescribed forms.
  5. 05Perform general office duties, such as taking or transcribing dictation, typing or proofreading correspondence, distributing or filing official forms, or scheduling appointments.
  6. 06Record case dispositions, court orders, or arrangements made for payment of court fees.
  7. 07Perform administrative tasks, such as answering telephone calls, filing court documents, or maintaining office supplies or equipment.
  8. 08Prepare documents recording the outcomes of court proceedings.
  9. 09Instruct parties about timing of court appearances.
  10. 10Coordinate or maintain office tracking systems for correspondence or follow-up actions.
  11. 11Respond to requests for information from the public, other municipalities, state officials, or state and federal legislative offices.
  12. 12Answer inquiries from the general public regarding judicial procedures, court appearances, trial dates, adjournments, outstanding warrants, summonses, subpoenas, witness fees, or payment of fines.

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What the posting will be called

City ClerkCourt ClerkLicense ClerkTown ClerkCity RecorderCity SecretaryLicense SpecialistMotor Vehicle Licensing ClerkMunicipal ClerkPermit Service Representative (Permit Service Rep)

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Knowledge the job leans on

Customer and Personal ServiceAdministrativeEnglish LanguageLaw and GovernmentComputers and ElectronicsMathematicsPublic Safety and SecurityAdministration and Management

Skills that carry over from service

CoordinationSocial PerceptivenessJudgment and Decision MakingTime ManagementService OrientationComplex Problem SolvingSystems AnalysisManagement of Personnel Resources