Court, Municipal, and License Clerks
What 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 Called: City ClerkCity RecorderCourt ClerkLicense ClerkLicense SpecialistMotor Vehicle Field Representative (MVFR)Motor Vehicle Licensing ClerkMunicipal ClerkPermits SpecialistTown Clerk
Resource Details
Skills
| Name | description |
|---|---|
| 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. |
| Reading Comprehension | Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents. |
| Writing | Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience. |
| Critical Thinking | Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems. |
| Social Perceptiveness | Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do. |
| Service Orientation | Actively looking for ways to help people. |
| Time Management | Managing one's own time and the time of others. |
| Coordination | Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions. |
| Judgment and Decision Making | Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one. |