Court Clerks

• Prepare dockets or calendars of cases to be called, using typewriters or computers.
• Record case dispositions, court orders, or arrangements made for payment of court fees.
• Prepare documents recording the outcomes of court proceedings.
• Examine legal documents submitted to courts for adherence to laws or court procedures.
• Perform administrative tasks, such as answering telephone calls, filing court documents, or maintaining office supplies or equipment.
• Search files and contact witnesses, attorneys, or litigants to obtain information for the court.
• Answer inquiries from the general public regarding judicial procedures, court appearances, trial dates, adjournments, outstanding warrants, summonses, subpoenas, witness fees, or payment of fines.
• Instruct parties about timing of court appearances.
• Explain procedures or forms to parties in cases or to the general public.

Source: O*NET OnLine information for Court Clerks.

• Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
• Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
• Time Management - Managing one's own time and the time of others.
• Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
• Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
• Social Perceptiveness - Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
• Service Orientation - Actively looking for ways to help people.

Source: O*NET OnLine information for Court Clerks.