What it pays
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Half of all Court, Municipal, and License Clerks in the U.S. earn more than $48,700 a year — the middle 80% land between $36,300 and $73,820. About 179,750 people in the U.S. do this work. Figures are for the U.S. occupation group “Court, Municipal, and License Clerks”. (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics survey, published 2025.) In India, Clerical support workers earn about ₹24,252 a month on average — around ₹2.9 lakh a year (government PLFS survey via ILOSTAT, occupation-family figure).
$48,700typical pay / year
179,750people in this work
$73,820+top 10% earn
₹2.9 lakha year in India (family avg)
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Keeping the record6
Answer telephone calls and respond to inquiries
+Answer the incoming phone line, identify the caller and case number, provide clear directions on filing hours…
Answer telephone calls and respond to inquiries
+Answer the incoming phone line, identify the caller and case number, provide clear directions on filing hours and document submission rules, and if the caller requests record copies or a summons, log the request and route it to the records unit before end of day.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft Outlookjob descriptionsO*NET
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Answer questions about licensing policies and procedures
+Take the caller's name and licensing question, cite the current county licensing policy and the deadline for…
Answer questions about licensing policies and procedures
+Take the caller's name and licensing question, cite the current county licensing policy and the deadline for applications, explain required forms and fees, and email the correct filing checklist and applicable ordinance excerpt to the caller within the call.
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Keep fiscal records and accounts
+Update the court’s fiscal ledger with today's receipts and disbursements, reconcile the totals against the…
Keep fiscal records and accounts
+Update the court’s fiscal ledger with today's receipts and disbursements, reconcile the totals against the bank slip, flag any mismatches over fifty dollars for supervisor review, and save the reconciled report to the finance folder for month-end audit.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft Exceljob descriptionsO*NET
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Assist judges in a court institution
+Prepare the judge's daily docket packet with case summaries, proposed orders, and pending motions, prioritise…
Assist judges in a court institution
+Prepare the judge's daily docket packet with case summaries, proposed orders, and pending motions, prioritise in-court matters, note any procedural issues for chambers, and deliver the packet to the judge and courtroom clerk by 9:00 a.m.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft WordAdobe AcrobatESCOjob descriptions
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Record and edit minutes of meetings
+Draft the minutes for today’s borough council meeting, include roll call, motions and vote counts, list…
Record and edit minutes of meetings
+Draft the minutes for today’s borough council meeting, include roll call, motions and vote counts, list action items with responsible officer and due dates, circulate the draft to Judge Morales and Deputy Clerk for corrections by Tuesday.
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Maintain databases of municipal information
+Update the municipal contacts and property records table with the new zoning entries, verify parcel IDs…
Maintain databases of municipal information
+Update the municipal contacts and property records table with the new zoning entries, verify parcel IDs against the registry, record the officer who made each change and export a locked copy for archiving at month end.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft AccessMicrosoft Exceljob descriptionsO*NETWikipedia
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The daily work20
Contact parties involved in cases
+Tell every plaintiff and defendant in case numbers 2024-CR-119, 2024-CV-88, and 2024-FAM-7 that the hearing…
Contact parties involved in cases
+Tell every plaintiff and defendant in case numbers 2024-CR-119, 2024-CV-88, and 2024-FAM-7 that the hearing is moved to July 29 at 9:00 a.m., attach the signed calendar order, request updated contact information and whether they need an interpreter, and copy Judge Morales and the courtroom deputy before noon Friday.
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Prepare documents recording the outcomes of court proceedings.
+Prepare final judgment packets that record each hearing outcome, attach certified orders, list fines or…
Prepare documents recording the outcomes of court proceedings.
+Prepare final judgment packets that record each hearing outcome, attach certified orders, list fines or sentences imposed, sign the clerk certification, and file the packet in the case folder before tomorrow’s 10 a.m. calendar review.
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Code information on license applications for entry into computers.
+Enter each new license application’s applicant details, license type, supporting documents and disposition…
Code information on license applications for entry into computers.
+Enter each new license application’s applicant details, license type, supporting documents and disposition codes into the case record, validate mandatory fields, and flag incomplete files for follow-up by close of business today.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft AccessO*NET
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Train other workers or coordinate their work, as necessary.
+Draft and circulate a one-page training plan for new clerks covering docket preparation, record sealing, and…
Train other workers or coordinate their work, as necessary.
+Draft and circulate a one-page training plan for new clerks covering docket preparation, record sealing, and objection intake, schedule a half-day session next Thursday, and assign Jessica to lead the practical exercises.
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Record data on prescribed forms from applicants
+Transcribe applicant answers onto the court’s prescribed forms, ensure signatures and ID numbers are recorded…
Record data on prescribed forms from applicants
+Transcribe applicant answers onto the court’s prescribed forms, ensure signatures and ID numbers are recorded exactly, scan the completed forms into the case file, and note any discrepancies for supervisor review before filing.
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Prepare docket of cases to be called
+Compile tomorrow’s docket by listing each case number, party names, counsel, matter type, time estimate, and…
Prepare docket of cases to be called
+Compile tomorrow’s docket by listing each case number, party names, counsel, matter type, time estimate, and judge assignment, order them by courtroom and priority, and distribute the docket to chambers and bailiff by 5 p.m.
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Prepare meeting agendas or packets
+Assemble the meeting packet for Friday’s clerk supervisors meeting: agenda, last meeting minutes, staffing…
Prepare meeting agendas or packets
+Assemble the meeting packet for Friday’s clerk supervisors meeting: agenda, last meeting minutes, staffing report, and pending motions list; print five copies and email a PDF to attendees by Wednesday noon.
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Use typewriters or computers to prepare dockets or calendars
+Prepare the weekly criminal and civil dockets for Judge Morales on Tuesday, typing case numbers, parties,…
Use typewriters or computers to prepare dockets or calendars
+Prepare the weekly criminal and civil dockets for Judge Morales on Tuesday, typing case numbers, parties, counsel, charges, scheduled times and courtroom assignments, flagging sealed files and noting continuances before sending the calendar to the judge and bailiff.
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Organize and schedule appointments and meetings
+Block time and confirm appointments for Judge Morales this week: set arraignments for Wednesday morning,…
Organize and schedule appointments and meetings
+Block time and confirm appointments for Judge Morales this week: set arraignments for Wednesday morning, status conferences Thursday afternoon, reserve courtroom 2, and notify prosecutors, defense counsel and probation for any conflicts before publishing the updated schedule.
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Process and file official correspondence
+Process incoming letters and subpoenas received today: scan each, index by case number, attach the filed…
Process and file official correspondence
+Process incoming letters and subpoenas received today: scan each, index by case number, attach the filed correspondence to the proper case file, generate filing stamp and return receipt where required, then notify the assigned deputy clerk and counsel of record.
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Support the preparation of reports and statistical data
+Compile monthly court activity for the county: extract dispositions, filings, continuances and sentencing…
Support the preparation of reports and statistical data
+Compile monthly court activity for the county: extract dispositions, filings, continuances and sentencing data for June, verify totals against the register of actions, produce a one-page summary for the administrator and attach the supporting spreadsheet.
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Coordinate communication between departments
+Relay case status updates between the clerk's office, probation and prosecutor: collect outstanding discovery…
Coordinate communication between departments
+Relay case status updates between the clerk's office, probation and prosecutor: collect outstanding discovery notes, docket changes and time waivers, email the consolidated update to each department and request replies within 48 hours for any conflicts.
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Write opinion pieces
+Draft an op-ed for the county paper explaining why open court and public records matter, use recent local…
Write opinion pieces
+Draft an op-ed for the county paper explaining why open court and public records matter, use recent local backlog statistics and two defendant stories to humanize the effects, keep it 600 words and send to the communications director for clearance.
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Perform legal research in preparation of cases
+Research precedents and statutory provisions relevant to State v. Morales for Judge Patel's hearing on…
Perform legal research in preparation of cases
+Research precedents and statutory provisions relevant to State v. Morales for Judge Patel's hearing on Thursday, compile a two-page memo summarising controlling cases, applicable statutes, and recommended citations to include in the bench file.
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Handle enquiries on court proceedings
+Respond to caller asking for the next hearing date in case 2024-CR-112 and explain the required steps to…
Handle enquiries on court proceedings
+Respond to caller asking for the next hearing date in case 2024-CR-112 and explain the required steps to attend remotely or in person, checking the docket for time, courtroom, and any public health or security restrictions before replying.
The tools that do the workIBM Judicial Enforcement Management System JEMSESCOO*NET
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Handle administrative inquiries from the public
+Answer an email from a member of the public asking how to file a small claims form, outline the documents…
Handle administrative inquiries from the public
+Answer an email from a member of the public asking how to file a small claims form, outline the documents needed, estimated fees, payment methods, and drop-off hours, and attach the filing checklist and map to the clerk's office.
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Issue licenses or permits
+Process permit application 2026-PER-78 for a special events vendor: verify applicant's ID, confirm insurance…
Issue licenses or permits
+Process permit application 2026-PER-78 for a special events vendor: verify applicant's ID, confirm insurance certificate meets court standards, enter approval into the permit register, and notify the applicant of approval with permit number and pickup instructions.
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Verify the authenticity of documents, such as foreign identification or immigration documents.
+Verify a foreign passport and visa presented by an asylum claimant by checking security features against the…
Verify the authenticity of documents, such as foreign identification or immigration documents.
+Verify a foreign passport and visa presented by an asylum claimant by checking security features against the consulate verification notice, note any discrepancies, record the verification result in the case file, and flag for the magistrate if authenticity is doubtful.
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Issue public notification of all official activities or meetings.
+Publish the weekly public notice of court meetings and hearings for next Monday across the courthouse…
Issue public notification of all official activities or meetings.
+Publish the weekly public notice of court meetings and hearings for next Monday across the courthouse bulletin, website calendar, and social media: include times, locations, remote access links, and compliance statements, and confirm posting by end of day Friday.
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Judicial enforcement
+Record the case update in the judicial enforcement log: add the contempt ruling for State v. Morales, note…
Judicial enforcement
+Record the case update in the judicial enforcement log: add the contempt ruling for State v. Morales, note payment plan approved, assign follow-up hearing on Friday, and mark the file as ready for sheriff service once funds clear.
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