Court, Municipal, and License Clerks

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Court, Municipal, and License Clerks

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Serve as a clerk at a government agency, such as a court, a municipality, or a licensing department. Possible duties include drafting agendas, securing necessary information for judges and the court, and preparing the docket of cases to be summoned.

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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.

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Activities

Communicating with Persons Outside Organization

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates

Documenting/Recording Information

Getting Information

Interacting With Computers

Performing Administrative Activities

Performing for or Working Directly with the Public

Processing Information

Areas of Study

Administration and Management

Clerical

Computers and Electronics

Customer and Personal Service

Economics and Accounting

English Language

Law and Government

Mathematics

Degrees

Colleges

Top Skills

Active Listening

Coordination

Critical Thinking

Monitoring

Reading Comprehension

Speaking

Time Management

Writing