Court, Municipal, and License Clerks:

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.

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About the Job

Indiana Average Salary $44,803.00
Average Time to Fill 0 days
Typical Education Post-secondary certificate or some college courses
Typical Experience
10 Year Projected Openings (2016-2026) 2,036
10 Year Expected Percentage Change (2016-2026) 7.65 %

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Skills Profile


Essential (Soft) Skills

Essential Skills to Employers

Written Communication
Integrity
Attention to Detail
Information Gathering
Oral Communication
Decision-making
Organization
Resource Allocation
Following Directions
Professionalism
Critical Thinking
Customer Service
Leadership
Work Ethic
Technology and Tool Usage
Time Management
Conflict Management

Top Job Duties and Responsibilities

Performing Administrative Activities

Answer questions from customers or the public
Prepare business correspondence
Transcribe spoken or written information
Take messages, notes, shorthand, and dictation
Manage clerical or administrative activities
File documents in court or with the proper agency division
Manage jury summons process
Maintain legal or court related records, reports, or files
Perform administrative or clerical duties such as typing, accepting orders, or sorting mail
Prepare bank deposits
Issue identification documents to employees, members, or visitors
Issue certificates, licenses, or permits
Send information, materials or documentation
Provide clerical assistance to customers or patients

Documenting/Recording Information

Prepare records of prisoner bookings or status
Record information about legal matters
Record information from meetings or other formal proceedings
Maintain public records, reports, or files
Maintain job descriptions
Prepare probable cause affidavits, subpoenas, or warrants
Maintain telephone logs
Prepare legal, regulatory, or investigatory forms or documentation
Maintain customer and account records
Maintain processes and procedures manual
Prepare documentation for contracts, transactions, or regulatory compliance
Prepare financial reports

Processing Information

Compile evidence for court actions or legal proceedings
Compile itinerary of planned meetings or activities
Compile data or documentation
Compile information for court cases
Determine tax liability
Sort mail letters or packages by hand

Getting Information

Conduct survey research of specified populations and demographics
Request reports or records
Search files, databases or reference materials to obtain needed information
Interview witnesses, suspects, or claimants
Identify laws or court decisions relevant to pending cases

Making Decisions and Solving Problems

Approve/Disallow application or license
Administer tests to determine qualifications
Apply court or agency rules or strategies
Correct grammar, punctuation, or spelling in written materials
Solve administrative problems in the workplace

Equal Opportunity is the Law. (La Igualdad De Oportunidad Es La Ley.)
Equal Opportunity Employer/Program Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.