How do they match: 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.

  • Answer inquiries from the general public regarding judicial procedures, court appearances, trial dates, adjournments, outstanding warrants, summonses, subpoenas, witness fees, or payment of fines.
  • Code information on license applications for entry into computers.
  • Question applicants to obtain required information, such as name, address, or age, and record data on prescribed forms.

  • Code data or other information.
  • Search files, databases or reference materials to obtain needed information.
  • Train personnel.
  • Verify accuracy of financial or transactional data.