Court Clerks

Take care of paperwork in a courtroom, organize the cases that will be heard, gather evidence for the judges, and communicate with the parties involved.

Career Snapshot

SNAPSHOT
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.
Leadership
HIGH
Critical decision making
HIGH
Level of responsibilities
LOW
Job challenge and pressure to meet deadlines
HIGH
Dealing and handling conflict
HIGH
Competition for this position
LOW
Communication with others
HIGH
Work closely with team members, clients etc.
HIGH
Comfort of the work setting
HIGH
Exposure to extreme environmental conditions
LOW
Exposure to job hazards
LOW
Physical demands
LOW
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Characteristics

Work closely with team members, clients etc.
Physical demands
Leadership
Critical decision making
Communication with others
Exposure to extreme environmental conditions
Comfort of the work setting
Dealing and handling conflicts
Exposure to job hazards
Competition for this position
Job challenge and pressure to meet deadlines
Level of responsibilities

Activities

Communicating with Persons Outside Organization Know More
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates Know More
Documenting/Recording Information Know More
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships Know More
Getting Information Know More
Interacting With Computers Know More
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work Know More
Processing Information Know More

Areas of Study

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Degrees

Key Abilities

  1. Information Ordering Know More
  2. Near Vision Know More
  3. Oral Comprehension Know More
  4. Oral Expression Know More
  5. Speech Clarity Know More
  6. Speech Recognition Know More
  7. Written Comprehension Know More
  8. Written Expression Know More

Colleges

Top Skills

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