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.

  • Prepare and issue orders of the court, such as probation orders, release documentation, sentencing information, or summonses.
  • Prepare dockets or calendars of cases to be called.
  • Prepare documents recording the outcomes of court proceedings.
  • Prepare meeting agendas or packets of related information.
  • Prepare ordinances, resolutions, or proclamations so that they can be executed, recorded, archived, or distributed.
  • 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 budgeting duties, such as assisting in budget preparation, expenditure review, or budget administration.
  • Question applicants to obtain required information, such as name, address, or age, and record data on prescribed forms.

  • Prepare documentation for contracts, transactions, or regulatory compliance.
  • Prepare informational or reference materials.
  • Prepare legal documents.