How do they match: Court, Municipal, and License Clerks

  • Office Manager
  • Court Office Assistant
  • Registration Officer

  • 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.

  • Coordinate or maintain office tracking systems for correspondence or follow-up actions.
  • Issue public notification of all official activities or meetings.
  • 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 general office duties, such as taking or transcribing dictation, typing or proofreading correspondence, distributing or filing official forms, or scheduling appointments.
  • Record and edit the minutes of meetings and distribute to appropriate officials or staff members.
  • 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.

  • Maintain office equipment in proper operating condition.