Median Annual Wage: $35,460
Education: High school diploma or equivalent (78%); Some college, no degree (11%); Associate's degree (10%)
Projected Growth: Average (8% to 14%)
Related Job Titles: Case Manager; Law Clerk; Clerk; Deputy Clerk; Court Clerk; Deputy Court Clerk; Courtroom Clerk; Court Specialist; Circuit Court Clerk; Deputy Clerk of Court
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Source: O*NET OnLine information for Court Clerks.
More Office and Administrative Support Careers
- Prepare dockets or calendars of cases to be called, using typewriters or computers.
- Record case dispositions, court orders, or arrangements made for payment of court fees.
- Prepare documents recording the outcomes of court proceedings.
- Examine legal documents submitted to courts for adherence to laws or court procedures.
- Perform administrative tasks, such as answering telephone calls, filing court documents, or maintaining office supplies or equipment.
- Search files and contact witnesses, attorneys, or litigants to obtain information for the court.
- Answer inquiries from the general public regarding judicial procedures, court appearances, trial dates, adjournments, outstanding warrants, summonses, subpoenas, witness fees, or payment of fines.
- Instruct parties about timing of court appearances.
- Explain procedures or forms to parties in cases or to the general public.
Source: O*NET OnLine information for Court Clerks.
- 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.
- Time Management - Managing one's own time and the time of others.
- Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
- Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
- 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.
- Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
Source: O*NET OnLine information for Court Clerks.