CFChooseField
Office and Administration

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.

Visual summary of pay, outlook, skills, interests, and preparation for Court, Municipal, and License Clerks

Median pay

$47,700
Median annual pay for Court, Municipal, and License Clerks.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024
View source ↗

10-year growth

3%
Projected employment growth from 2024 to 2034.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024–2034 projections
View source ↗

Annual openings

18,500
Projected annual openings, including growth and replacement demand.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024–2034 projections
View source ↗

Employment

180,400
Estimated U.S. employment for Court, Municipal, and License Clerks in 2024.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024
View source ↗

Jobs added or lost

+5,500
Projected numeric employment change from 2024 to 2034.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024–2034 projections
View source ↗

Entry preparation

High school diploma or equivalent
Typical additional preparation: Long-term on-the-job training.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024 profile
View source ↗
O*NET occupation profile

What the work involves

Strongest O*NET signals first.

Essential skills

  1. 1Active Listening
  2. 2Speaking
  3. 3Reading Comprehension
  4. 4Writing
  5. 5Critical Thinking
  6. 6Monitoring

Knowledge areas

  1. 1Customer and Personal Service
  2. 2Administrative
  3. 3Law and Government
  4. 4English Language
  5. 5Administration and Management
  6. 6Computers and Electronics

Abilities

  1. 1Oral Comprehension
  2. 2Oral Expression
  3. 3Near Vision
  4. 4Speech Recognition
  5. 5Written Comprehension
  6. 6Deductive Reasoning

Career interests

  1. 1Conventional
  2. 2Enterprising
  3. 3Social
  4. 4Realistic
  5. 5Investigative
  6. 6Artistic

Work styles

  1. 1Attention to Detail
  2. 2Dependability
  3. 3Integrity
  4. 4Cautiousness
  5. 5Cooperation
  6. 6Social Orientation

Work activities

  1. 1Working with Computers
  2. 2Getting Information
  3. 3Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
  4. 4Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
  5. 5Processing Information
  6. 6Documenting/Recording Information

Work context

  1. 1Telephone Conversations
  2. 2Contact With Others
  3. 3Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams
  4. 4E-Mail
  5. 5Deal With External Customers or the Public in General
  6. 6Importance of Being Exact or Accurate

Representative tasks

  • Evaluate information on applications to verify completeness and accuracy and to determine whether applicants are qualified to obtain desired licenses.
  • Perform administrative tasks, such as answering telephone calls, filing court documents, or maintaining office supplies or equipment.
  • Verify the authenticity of documents, such as foreign identification or immigration documents.
  • Record and edit the minutes of meetings and distribute to appropriate officials or staff members.
  • Question applicants to obtain required information, such as name, address, or age, and record data on prescribed forms.
  • Issue public notification of all official activities or meetings.
  • Record and maintain all vital and fiscal records and accounts.
  • Record case dispositions, court orders, or arrangements made for payment of court fees.

Software and tools

Microsoft Excel · in demandMicrosoft Word · in demandMicrosoft Outlook · in demandMicrosoft Office software · in demandMicrosoft PowerPoint · hot technologyMicrosoft Access · hot technologyZoom · hot technologyAdobe Acrobat · hot technologyLexisNexisIBM Judicial Enforcement Management System JEMSWork scheduling softwareEmail software

Sources

BLS provides national pay, employment, and projections. O*NET provides skills, interests, preparation, tasks, work context, and tools.