What do they do?
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.
Also known as:
City Clerk, City Recorder, City Secretary, County Clerk, Court Administrator (Court Admin), Court Clerk, Courtroom Clerk, Criminal Records Clerk, Deeds Recorder, Judicial Clerk, License Clerk, License Specialist, Licensing Specialist, Motor Vehicle Clerk, Motor Vehicle Field Representative (MVFR), Motor Vehicle Licensing Clerk, Municipal Clerk, Permit Service Representative (Permit Service Rep), Register, Town Clerk, Village Clerk, Wills Register
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- Some college, no degree (30%)
- High school diploma equivalent (26%)
- Bachelor's degree (22%)
- Associate's degree (14%)
- Master's degree (5%)
- Doctorate or Professional Degree (2%)
- Less than high school diploma (1%)
Most Popular Majors that prepare Court, Municipal, and License Clerks
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Degrees Granted
57,961
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Female Students
30,230
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Male Students
27,731
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Median Starting Salary
$46,700
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#2
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Degrees Granted
14,698
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Female Students
11,096
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Male Students
3,602
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Median Starting Salary
$40,400
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Degrees Granted
8,764
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Female Students
6,323
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Male Students
2,441
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Median Starting Salary
$45,200
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Degrees Granted
3,172
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Female Students
2,697
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Male Students
475
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Median Starting Salary
$48,168
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Degrees Granted
993
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Female Students
506
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Male Students
487
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Median Starting Salary
$48,168
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People in this career often have these skills:
- Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
- Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
People in this career often know a lot about:
- Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
- Administrative - Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and workplace terminology.
- English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, and rules of composition and grammar.
- Law and Government - Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.
- Computers and Electronics - Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
People in this career often have talent in:
- Written Comprehension - The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
- Oral Comprehension - The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
- Oral Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
- Near Vision - The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
- Speech Recognition - The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
People in this career often do these activities:
- Prepare legal documents.
- Manage clerical or administrative activities.
- Verify accuracy of financial or transactional data.
- Examine documents to verify adherence to requirements.
- Issue certificates or licenses.
- Collect deposits, payments or fees.
- Prepare documentation for contracts, transactions, or regulatory compliance.
- Code data or other information.
- Record information about legal matters.
- Maintain financial or account records.
- Explain regulations, policies, or procedures.
- Coordinate legal schedules or activities.
- Prepare informational or reference materials.
- Proofread documents, records, or other files to ensure accuracy.
- Schedule appointments.
- Issue documentation or identification to customers or employees.
- Interview employees, customers, or others to collect information.
- Record information from meetings or other formal proceedings.
- Distribute materials to employees or customers.
- Train personnel.
- Maintain office equipment in proper operating condition.
- Answer telephones to direct calls or provide information.
- Provide information to the general public.
- Communicate with government agencies.
- Perform administrative or clerical tasks.
- Search files, databases or reference materials to obtain needed information.
- Coordinate operational activities.
- Analyze financial information.
This page includes data from:
Career data:
O*NET 31.0 Database
by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (“USDOL/ETA”). Used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA
Occupation statistics: USDOL U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Occupational Employment Statistics
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