Court, Municipal, and License Clerks

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Perform clerical duties in courts or government licensing agencies.

Court, Municipal, and License Clerks perform a wide variety of clerical tasks. They may prepare a docket of cases to be called in court, provide information to judges, prepare bylaws for town or city councils, or keep fiscal records.

Wages	$24.79 per hour on average
Demand	High Demand
Outlook	The outlook is Fair
Education & Training	High School or less is typically required.
Related Programs (Current training programs available)	Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary Legal Assistant/Paralegal
On the Job	Work Activities Interview employees, customers, or others to collect information. Search files, databases or reference materials to obtain needed information. Code data or other information. Enter information into databases or software programs. Search files, databases or reference materials to obtain needed information. Issue documentation or identification to customers or employees. Confer with coworkers to coordinate work activities. Maintain financial or account records. Maintain operational records. Prepare documentation for contracts, transactions, or regulatory compliance.
Career Pathways	Public Management and Administration
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