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Human Resources & ConsultingStable

Court, Municipal, and License Clerks

Operational-level

Also known as: Agent Licensing Clerk, Animal Control Licensing Worker, Appeals Clerk, Appellate Court Clerk

Human Resources & ConsultingBachelor's Degree

Job Description

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.
Legal AdministrationMunicipal AdministrationGovernment ServicesCourt OperationsPublic AdministrationLawAdministrationRecords ManagementCustomer ServiceOperations

Skills employers are looking for in 2027

Software and technologies flagged by O*NET as Hot or In-Demand for this role.

In-demand software
Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft Word

Job Outlook 2025-2035

Projected growth

+3.4%

US average: +3.5%

Job openings

17,100

per year (US)

Jobs today

187,000

in 2025 → 193,300 (2035)

Typical entry education

High school diploma or equivalent

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections; O*NET Bright Outlook. Read the BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook

Work Environment

How this work is typically performed, based on O*NET work context data.

Email & digital communication
High
Working in a team
High
Contact with others
High
Freedom to make decisions
Moderate
Time pressure
High
Time spent sitting
High
Working outdoors
Low
Indoor, climate-controlled
High
Dealing with customers
High
Level of competition
Low

Source: O*NET Work Context (v31.0)

Future Perspective

Stable Job Market

This field maintains steady employment levels with consistent demand. Job opportunities remain available with moderate competition.

Career ladder

Often before this role

  • Data Entry Clerk
  • Office Assistant
  • Administrative Assistant

Where it can lead

  • Legal Secretary
  • Paralegal
  • Court Administrator

Impact of AI on this Job

AI will significantly impact Court, Municipal, and License Clerks by automating routine data entry, document processing, and information retrieval. This shift will allow clerks to focus on more complex tasks requiring human judgment, such as case management nuances or direct public assistance, but may also reduce the demand for purely administrative roles.