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Court, Municipal, and License Clerks - 43-4031.00

O*NET-SOC Description

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.

Sample of Reported Job Titles

City Clerk
City Recorder
Court Clerk
License Clerk
License Specialist

Motor Vehicle Field Representative (MVFR)
Motor Vehicle Licensing Clerk
Municipal Clerk
Permits Specialist
Town Clerk

SOC Occupation Groups

43-0000	Office and Administrative Support Occupations
43-4000	Information and Record Clerks
43-4030	Court, Municipal, and License Clerks
43-4031.00	Court, Municipal, and License Clerks

Related Occupations

13-1041.00	Compliance Officers
23-2011.00	Paralegals and Legal Assistants
23-2093.00	Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers
43-4021.00	Correspondence Clerks
43-4171.00	Receptionists and Information Clerks Bright Outlook
43-6011.00	Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants
43-6012.00	Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants
43-6014.00	Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive
43-9041.00	Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks
43-9061.00	Office Clerks, General

Tasks

Answer inquiries from the general public regarding judicial procedures, court appearances, trial dates, adjournments, outstanding warrants, summonses, subpoenas, witness fees, or payment of fines.
Answer questions or provide advice to the public regarding licensing policies, procedures, or regulations.
Code information on license applications for entry into computers.
Coordinate or maintain office tracking systems for correspondence or follow-up actions.
Evaluate information on applications to verify completeness and accuracy and to determine whether applicants are qualified to obtain desired licenses.
Examine legal documents submitted to courts for adherence to laws or court procedures.
Instruct parties about timing of court appearances.
Issue public notification of all official activities or meetings.
Issue various permits and licenses, such as marriage, fishing, hunting, and dog licenses, and collect appropriate fees.
Participate in the administration of municipal elections, such as preparation or distribution of ballots, appointment or training of election officers, or tabulation or certification of results.
Perform administrative tasks, such as answering telephone calls, filing court documents, or maintaining office supplies or equipment.
Perform budgeting duties, such as assisting in budget preparation, expenditure review, or budget administration.
Perform contract administration duties, assisting with bid openings or the awarding of contracts.
Perform general office duties, such as taking or transcribing dictation, typing or proofreading correspondence, distributing or filing official forms, or scheduling appointments.
Perform record checks on past or current licensees, as required by investigations.
Plan or direct the maintenance, filing, safekeeping, or computerization of all municipal documents.
Prepare and issue orders of the court, such as probation orders, release documentation, sentencing information, or summonses.
Prepare dockets or calendars of cases to be called.
Prepare documents recording the outcomes of court proceedings.
Prepare meeting agendas or packets of related information.
Prepare ordinances, resolutions, or proclamations so that they can be executed, recorded, archived, or distributed.
Question applicants to obtain required information, such as name, address, or age, and record data on prescribed forms.
Record and edit the minutes of meetings and distribute to appropriate officials or staff members.
Record and maintain all vital and fiscal records and accounts.
Record case dispositions, court orders, or arrangements made for payment of court fees.
Research information in the municipal archives upon request of public officials or private citizens.
Respond to requests for information from the public, other municipalities, state officials, or state and federal legislative offices.
Search files and contact witnesses, attorneys, or litigants to obtain information for the court.
Train other workers or coordinate their work, as necessary.
Verify the authenticity of documents, such as foreign identification or immigration documents.