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.

76 alternate job titles:

Agent Licensing Clerk Animal Control Licensing Worker Appeals Clerk Appellate Court Clerk Basic Traffic Minute Clerk Birth Certification Clerk Calendar Clerk Case Clerk Circuit Clerk Circuit Court Clerk City Clerk City Recorder City Secretary Civil Clerk County Clerk Court Assistant Court Attendant Court Clerk Court Coordinator Court Crier Court Office Assistant Court Operations Clerk Court Specialist Courtroom Calendar Clerk Courtroom Clerk Courtroom Deputy Clerk Crier Criminal Records Clerk Deeds Recorder Deeds Register District Clerk Docket Clerk Docketing Specialist Dog Licenser Felony Clerk Law Clerk License Clerk License Distributor License Issuer License Specialist Licensing Clerk Licensing Coordinator Licensing Services Clerk Licensing Specialist Minute Clerk Motor Vehicle Clerk Motor Vehicle Field Representative (MVFR) Motor Vehicle Licensing Clerk Motor Vehicle Representative Municipal Clerk Municipal Court Clerk Permit Coordinator Permit Specialist Permit Technician (Permit Tech) Permits Specialist Permitting Coordinator Permitting Specialist Probation Clerk Process Server Recorder Register Registrar Sessions Clerk Subpoena Server Summons Server Superior Court Clerk Tag Clerk Tax Clerk Town Clerk Town Treasurer Township Clerk Traffic Clerk Utility Clerk Village Clerk Warrant Clerk Wills Register
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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
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    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
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      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
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