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Court Clerks

SOC 43-4031.01

Perform clerical duties in court of law; prepare docket of cases to be called; secure information for judges; and contact witnesses, attorneys, and litigants to obtain information for court.

Zone 2 Office and Administrative Support

Skills

Knowledge

Job Zone

Green

Top Skills 8

Active Listening

4.0

Speaking

3.9

Reading Comprehension

3.8

Writing

3.8

Time Management

3.5

Critical Thinking

3.2

Monitoring

3.2

Coordination

3.2

Knowledge Areas 8

Clerical

4.3

English Language

3.9

Law and Government

3.5

Customer and Personal Service

3.5

Computers and Electronics

2.5

Administration and Management

2.5

Telecommunications

2.2

Public Safety and Security

2.0

Key Tasks

1Prepare and issue orders of the court, such as probation orders, release documentation, sentencing information, or summonses.

2Prepare dockets or calendars of cases to be called, using typewriters or computers.

3Record case dispositions, court orders, or arrangements made for payment of court fees.

4Prepare documents recording the outcomes of court proceedings.

5Examine legal documents submitted to courts for adherence to laws or court procedures.

Also Known As

Appeals and Generalist Clerk Appellate Court Clerk Calendar/Docket Clerk Case Clerk Case Manager Chief Deputy Clerk/Bailiff Chief Deputy Court Clerk Circuit Clerk Circuit Court Clerk Civil Clerk