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.
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Salary Information
Court, Municipal, and License Clerks: $47,700 (median) per year.
Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company
Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
| Task Description | Category |
|---|---|
| Verify accuracy of financial or transactional data. | General |
| Examine documents to verify adherence to requirements. | General |
| Distribute materials to employees or customers. | General |
| Interview employees, customers, or others to collect information. | General |
| Prepare documentation for contracts, transactions, or regulatory compliance. | General |
| Explain regulations, policies, or procedures. | General |
| Prepare informational or reference materials. | General |
| Prepare legal documents. | General |
| Code data or other information. | General |
| Record information about legal matters. | General |
| Search files, databases or reference materials to obtain needed information. | General |
| Proofread documents, records, or other files to ensure accuracy. | General |
| Schedule appointments. | General |
| Issue documentation or identification to customers or employees. | General |
| Answer telephones to direct calls or provide information. | General |
| Provide information to the general public. | General |
| Train personnel. | General |
| Perform administrative or clerical tasks. | General |
| Issue certificates or licenses. | General |
| Collect deposits, payments or fees. | General |
| Record information from meetings or other formal proceedings. | Communication |
| Communicate with government agencies. | Communication |
| Maintain financial or account records. | Maintenance |
| Maintain office equipment in proper operating condition. | Maintenance |
| Analyze financial information. | Analysis |
| Coordinate operational activities. | Management |
| Manage clerical or administrative activities. | Management |
| Coordinate legal schedules or activities. | Management |
Technology Requirements
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software |
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software |
| Microsoft Outlook | Electronic mail software |
| Microsoft PowerPoint | Presentation software |
| Microsoft Word | Word processing software |
| Adobe Acrobat | Document management software |
| Zoom | Video conferencing software |
| Corel WordPerfect Office Suite | Office suite software |
| Email software | Electronic mail software |
| IBM Notes | Electronic mail software |
| LexisNexis | Information retrieval or search software |
| Spreadsheet applications | Spreadsheet software |
| Syscon Court Clerk | Project management software |
| Thomson Reuters Westlaw | Information retrieval or search software |
| Work scheduling software | Calendar and scheduling software |
| Microsoft Access | Data base user interface and query software |
| Abilis CORIS Offender Management System | Data base user interface and query software |
| Data Technologies Summit | Data base reporting software |
| IBM Judicial Enforcement Management System JEMS | Data base user interface and query software |
Relevant Certifications
Industry certifications that may be valuable for this career role:
| Certification | Issuing Organization | Practice Test |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced Court Security Certification | National Sheriffs' Association | Not Available |
| Basic Court Security Certification | National Sheriffs' Association | Not Available |
| Court and Judicial Security Manager | National Sheriffs' Association | Not Available |
| Master of Court Security Certification | National Sheriffs' Association | Not Available |
| Permit Technician | International Code Council | Not Available |