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

Work Context

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Telephone ConversationsHow often do you have telephone conversations in this job?Responce
  • Every day (89)
Contact With OthersHow much does this job require the worker to be in contact with others (face-to-face, by telephone, or otherwise) in order to perform it?Responce
  • Constant contact with others (82)
  • Contact with others most of the time (15)
Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within TeamsHow frequently does your job require face-to-face discussions with individuals and within teams?Responce
  • Every day (83)
E-MailHow frequently does your job require you to use E-mail?Responce
  • Every day (85)
Deal With External Customers or the Public in GeneralHow important is it to deal with external customers (as in retail sales) or the public in general (as in police work) in this job?Responce
  • Extremely important (62)
  • Very important (28)
Importance of Being Exact or AccurateHow important is being very exact or highly accurate in performing this job?Responce
  • Extremely important (57)
  • Very important (26)
  • Important (11)
Importance of Repeating Same TasksHow important are continuous, repetitive, physical activities (like key entry) or mental activities (like checking entries in a ledger) to performing this job?Responce
  • Extremely important (55)
  • Very important (28)
Spend Time SittingHow much does this job require sitting?Responce
  • Continually or almost continually (46)
  • More than half the time (36)
  • About half the time (16)
Written Letters and MemosHow frequently does your job require written letters and memos?Responce
  • Every day (55)
  • Once a week or more but not every day (22)
  • Once a month or more but not every week (19)
Determine Tasks, Priorities and GoalsHow much freedom does the worker have in determining the tasks, priorities, or goals of the job?Responce
  • A lot of freedom (41)
  • Some freedom (42)
  • Limited freedom (13)