Court, Municipal, and License Clerks
Perform clerical duties for courts of law, municipalities, or governmental licensing agencies and bureaus.
About the profession
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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Trainee Court, Municipal, and License Clerk → Technician Court, Municipal, and License Clerk → Senior Technician Court, Municipal, and License Clerk → Lead Technician Court, Municipal, and License Clerk
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Timeline: 0-2 | Entry Level Base: $32,190 - $40,975/year With equity/bonuses: $35,409 - $49,170 Top markets (SF/NYC): $37,019 - $49,170 Execute core tasks using Active Listening…
Day in Life
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9am — Instruct parties about timing of court appearances. 10am — Perform administrative tasks, such as answering telephone calls, filing court documents, or maintaining office…
Income Dynamics
Conservative and aggressive scenarios for 10–15 years
Year 1: Entry level $22,533 - $36,878 Year 2-3: Junior level $40,975 - $47,272 Year 4-6: Mid level $47,272 - $51,253 Year 7-10: Senior level $51,253 - $61,472 Year 10+:…
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