I work on different projects for roughly eight hours a day with an hour lunch break. Usually I work on any project that the client or boss needs help with. After passing the bar, I will be able to go to court and take cases.
CAREER
Court, Municipal, and License Clerks
Overview
Salary Median (2020)
$44,610
Projected Job Growth (2019-2029)
+1.9% (little or no change)
Career
Roadtrip Nation Leaders in This Career
What Court, Municipal, and License Clerks Do
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.
Other Job Titles Court, Municipal, and License Clerks May Have
City Clerk, Court Clerk, License Clerk, Town Clerk
How Leaders Describe a Typical Day at Work
On a typical day, she gets to work and deals with things considered customer service, data entry, case processing, and case management
Tasks & Responsibilities May Include
- Evaluate information on applications to verify completeness and accuracy and to determine whether applicants are qualified to obtain desired licenses.
- Perform administrative tasks, such as answering telephone calls, filing court documents, or maintaining office supplies or equipment.
- Verify the authenticity of documents, such as foreign identification or immigration documents.
- Record and edit the minutes of meetings and distribute to appropriate officials or staff members.
- Question applicants to obtain required information, such as name, address, or age, and record data on prescribed forms.
Education
Level of Education Attained by Court, Municipal, and License Clerks
Most common level of education among people in
this career: High school diploma or equivalent (50%)
High school diploma or equivalent
Some college, no degree
Associate's degree
Educational Paths Suggested by Leaders
Suggested Path
Doctorate
Law
Suggested Path
Bachelor
Political Science and Government, General
Additional Skills & Experiences That Can Help You Excel
Get as much job experience as possible. Work for free if you have to. Also waiting on tables is a solid job with a lot of real world application.
My leader recommends being able to adapt to new surroundings and being able to use critical thinking skills.
Getting Started
Recommended First Step for:
College Students
GO to college and then law school. Grades are very important!
Don't stress too much about having to figure it all out in one go, it takes a while to realize what you want to do. As well, don't stay at an entry-level job because of the pay/benefits
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