Court, Municipal, and License Clerks
Office and Administrative Support
Checks license and permit applications for missing facts and whether the applicant qualifies, then asks for name, address, age, and other required details on set forms. Identity papers, including foreign or immigration documents, may be examined for authenticity. In a court or city office, the work also means filing papers, recording case outcomes and fee arrangements, taking meeting minutes, and posting notices of official activities. Vital and fiscal records stay current, and phones and office supplies are part of the same day's work. It suits people who like following published rules, keeping official files exact, and dealing with applicants and officials under set procedures.
Typical education: High School Diploma or GED
Annual Median Wage in Field (2025)
$48'700
Median Wage Market Position
$48'700
What you might do
- Review license applications for missing or wrong details
- Record court orders and how cases were decided
- Take minutes at council or court meetings
- Issue licenses, permits, and public meeting notices
- Ask applicants for names, addresses, and ages
- Check IDs and keep tax and vital records
Skills that matter
- Evaluating license applications for completeness
- Verifying identification and immigration papers
- Recording minutes of council meetings
- Asking applicants for required information
- Keeping court orders and payment records
- Issuing public notices of official meetings
AI & the future of this role
Routine record-keeping, form processing, and permit issuance are increasingly suited to software and document-handling tools. Court schedules, sensitive filings, and in-person counter work still require careful judgment and accountability, though overall demand for purely clerical steps may soften.
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