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Municipal / License / Court Clerk

Clerical and Administrative
Clerical Workers
Municipal / License / Court Clerk

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.

At a Glance

Municipal / License / Court Clerk earns an average of $57,665/yr. Typical education: High school or GED. Experience: 4.5 years. Top skills: Clerical Works, Customer Service, Microsoft Outlook.

Avg Annual Salary

$57,665/yr

Typical Education

High school or GED

Experience

4.5 years

Job Postings

17

Parent Occupation (O*NET)

Court, Municipal, and License Clerks

Median Wage

$47,700/yr

Growth (2024-34)

+3.0%

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Skills & Requirements

Specialized Skills (14)

Merchandising

4.9

Lifting Ability

4.9

Calculations

4.9

Docketing (Court)

4.7

Probation

4.7

Preventive Maintenance

4.7

Engine Repair

4.7

Plumbing

4.6

Summary Judgment

4.6

Product Knowledge

4.6

Jury Trial

4.6

Legal Research

4.5

Subcontracting

4.5

Cash Register

4.5

Common Skills (14)

Clerical Works

5.0

Customer Service

5.0

Verbal Communication Skills

4.9

Detail Oriented

4.9

Operations

4.8

Communication

4.8

Interpersonal Communications

4.8

Computer Literacy

4.8

Advocacy

4.7

Presentations

4.5

Self-Motivation

4.5

Problem Solving

4.4

Certifications (2)

Valid Driver's License

4.8

EPA Section 608 Technician Certification

4.6

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