Occupational Employment Statistics
43-4031 Court, Municipal, and License Clerks
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. Clerks of Court are classified in “Managers, All Other” (11-9199).
Northwest Minnesota
| 790 | 49 | $26.61/hr | $20.67/hr | $22.68/hr | $25.61/hr | $29.46/hr | $35.44/hr |
Professional and Business Services | N/A | N/A |
Public Administration | 5,990 | $26.95/hr |
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive
| 30,160 | $24.27/hr | -10.1% |
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks
| 2,700 | $29.56/hr | -15.1% |
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks
| 4,030 | $26.06/hr | -1.7% |
Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping
| 3,300 | $25.71/hr | -4.1% |
Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants
| 2,500 | $29.81/hr | -22.0% |
Correspondence Clerks
| N/A | $25.95/hr | N/A |
Paralegals and Legal Assistants
| 6,640 | $32.83/hr | 3.5% |
Office Clerks, General
| 55,710 | $22.87/hr | -3.9% |
Billing and Posting Clerks
| 6,830 | $25.63/hr | 0.5% |
Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks
| 100 | $24.30/hr | N/A |
- Record and maintain all vital and fiscal records and accounts.
- Perform administrative tasks, such as answering telephone calls, filing court documents, or maintaining office supplies or equipment.
- Question applicants to obtain required information, such as name, address, or age, and record data on prescribed forms.
- Code information on license applications for entry into computers.
- Evaluate information on applications to verify completeness and accuracy and to determine whether applicants are qualified to obtain desired licenses.
- Perform general office duties, such as taking or transcribing dictation, typing or proofreading correspondence, distributing or filing official forms, or scheduling appointments.
- Answer questions or provide advice to the public regarding licensing policies, procedures, or regulations.
- Prepare and issue orders of the court, such as probation orders, release documentation, sentencing information, or summonses.
- Record case dispositions, court orders, or arrangements made for payment of court fees.
- Verify the authenticity of documents, such as foreign identification or immigration documents.