Court Clerk

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.

O*NET definition of Court, Municipal, and License Clerks (SOC 43-4031) · Job Zone 1-2: Very Little to Some Preparation Needed.

Education workers say the job requires

Share of surveyed workers in Court, Municipal, and License Clerks (SOC 43-4031) naming each level as required to be hired, 24 respondents, O*NET survey August 2026. Each employer sets its own minimum.

Information clerks typically need a high school diploma and learn their skills on the job. Some employers may prefer to hire candidates with some college education or an associate's degree, depending on the occupation.

From the BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook profile “Information Clerks”, published August 27, 2026 · Read the full profile. National guidance; each employer runs its own hiring process.

Median annual wage by employer type, national, May 2025. Federal includes the U.S. Postal Service; state and local include public schools and hospitals.

State government pay plans

Official pay ranges for the job classes that match Court Clerk in 2 state civil-service plans. They cover state employees only, not cities, counties or school districts.

Lowest class minimum to highest class maximum. Hourly rates are converted at 2,080 hours a year, and other rates at the plan's pay periods; the plans publish the exact rates. Classes are matched to this job by title (GovJobsWiki editorial rule).

Sources: 2 official state pay plans, linked in each row.

1. Plan or direct the maintenance, filing, safekeeping, or computerization of all municipal documents.4.6
2. Examine legal documents submitted to courts for adherence to laws or court procedures.4.5
3. Record case dispositions, court orders, or arrangements made for payment of court fees.4.4
4. Answer inquiries from the general public regarding judicial procedures, court appearances, trial dates, adjournments, outstanding warrants, summonses, subpoenas, witness fees, or payment of fines.4.4
5. Perform general office duties, such as taking or transcribing dictation, typing or proofreading correspondence, distributing or filing official forms, or scheduling appointments.4.2
6. Question applicants to obtain required information, such as name, address, or age, and record data on prescribed forms.4.2
7. Instruct parties about timing of court appearances.4.2
8. Perform administrative tasks, such as answering telephone calls, filing court documents, or maintaining office supplies or equipment.4.1
9. Respond to requests for information from the public, other municipalities, state officials, or state and federal legislative offices.4.1
10. Coordinate or maintain office tracking systems for correspondence or follow-up actions.4.0

The 10 most important of 11 core tasks for Court, Municipal, and License Clerks, ranked by importance (1–5) in the O*NET survey of August 2026.