How do they match: Court, Municipal, and License Clerks

  • Court, Municipal, and License Clerks

  • Court Office Assistant
  • Court Assistant
  • Court Attendant
  • Court Clerk
  • Court Coordinator
  • Court Crier
  • Court Judicial Assistant
  • Court Operations Clerk
  • Court Specialist
  • Courtroom Calendar Clerk
  • Courtroom Clerk
  • Courtroom Deputy Clerk
  • Register
  • Registration Officer
  • Office Manager
  • Appellate Court Clerk
  • Circuit Court Clerk
  • Deeds Register
  • Municipal Court Clerk
  • Superior Court Clerk
  • Supreme Court Clerk
  • Wills Register

  • 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.

  • Answer inquiries from the general public regarding judicial procedures, court appearances, trial dates, adjournments, outstanding warrants, summonses, subpoenas, witness fees, or payment of fines.
  • Answer questions or provide advice to the public regarding licensing policies, procedures, or regulations.
  • Coordinate or maintain office tracking systems for correspondence or follow-up actions.
  • Examine legal documents submitted to courts for adherence to laws or court procedures.
  • Instruct parties about timing of court appearances.
  • Issue public notification of all official activities or meetings.
  • Participate in the administration of municipal elections, such as preparation or distribution of ballots, appointment or training of election officers, or tabulation or certification of results.
  • Perform administrative tasks, such as answering telephone calls, filing court documents, or maintaining office supplies or equipment.
  • Perform general office duties, such as taking or transcribing dictation, typing or proofreading correspondence, distributing or filing official forms, or scheduling appointments.
  • Prepare and issue orders of the court, such as probation orders, release documentation, sentencing information, or summonses.
  • Prepare documents recording the outcomes of court proceedings.
  • Record and edit the minutes of meetings and distribute to appropriate officials or staff members.
  • Record case dispositions, court orders, or arrangements made for payment of court fees.
  • Research information in the municipal archives upon request of public officials or private citizens.
  • Respond to requests for information from the public, other municipalities, state officials, or state and federal legislative offices.
  • Search files and contact witnesses, attorneys, or litigants to obtain information for the court.

  • Explain regulations, policies, or procedures.
  • Maintain office equipment in proper operating condition.
  • Prepare documentation for contracts, transactions, or regulatory compliance.