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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.

Median salary

$47,700

Typical range

$35k – $72k

Job outlook

+3% (about average)

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Education

Typical entry: No degree required

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Typical progression

  1. Junior Court, Municipal, and License Clerks

    Entry / Junior

    $34,860

    ~2 yrs to advance

  2. Court, Municipal, and License Clerks

    Established

    $47,700

    ~3 yrs to advance

  3. Senior Court, Municipal, and License Clerks

    Senior

    $60,035

Key skills

A typical day

  • 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.

Fields of study

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