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

  • Court, Municipal, and License Clerks

  • Recorder
  • Office Manager
  • City Recorder
  • Court Office Assistant
  • Criminal Records Clerk
  • Deeds Recorder
  • 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.

  • 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.
  • 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 record checks on past or current licensees, as required by investigations.
  • 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.
  • Prepare documents recording the outcomes of court proceedings.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Verify the authenticity of documents, such as foreign identification or immigration documents.

  • Record information about legal matters.
  • Record information from meetings or other formal proceedings.
  • Issue documentation or identification to customers or employees.
  • Maintain office equipment in proper operating condition.
  • Maintain financial or account records.
  • Proofread documents, records, or other files to ensure accuracy.