Court, Municipal, and License Clerks
SOC Code: 43-4031 Job Zone 2: Some Preparation Needed
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.
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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Court, Municipal, and License Clerks. Hourly rates x 2,080 = annual.
FY2027 Weighted Lottery Impact
| Level | Lottery Entries | Est. Selection Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 1 entry | ~16% |
| Level II (Qualified) | 2 entries | ~31% |
| Level III (Experienced) | 3 entries | ~45% |
| Level IV (Expert) | 4 entries | ~61% |
Prevailing Wages by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $60,632 | $70,595 | $80,579 | $90,542 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $56,181 | $67,163 | $78,125 | $89,107 |
| Alaska nonmetropolitan area | $50,606 | $61,173 | $71,718 | $82,285 |
| Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA | $57,907 | $65,208 | $72,488 | $79,789 |
| Stockton-Lodi, CA | $52,645 | $60,611 | $68,557 | $76,523 |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA | $53,539 | $61,090 | $68,619 | $76,170 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $61,443 | $66,227 | $71,011 | $75,795 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $43,826 | $54,101 | $64,376 | $74,651 |
| Modesto, CA | $54,226 | $61,006 | $67,766 | $74,547 |
| San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA | $54,434 | $61,131 | $67,829 | $74,526 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Speaking | 3.6 | |
| Active Listening | 3.6 | |
| Writing | 3.4 | |
| Reading Comprehension | 3.4 | |
| Social Perceptiveness | 3.2 | |
| Critical Thinking | 3.2 | |
| Service Orientation | 3.1 | |
| Time Management | 3.1 | |
| Judgment and Decision Making | 3.0 | |
| Coordination | 3.0 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| Customer and Personal Service | 4.5 |
| Administrative | 4.3 |
| Law and Government | 4.1 |
| English Language | 4.0 |
| Administration and Management | 3.5 |
| Computers and Electronics | 3.4 |
| Mathematics | 2.9 |
| Personnel and Human Resources | 2.8 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| High school diploma | 50.0% |
| Post-secondary certificate | 17.7% |
| Associate's degree | 13.1% |
| Bachelor's degree | 10.4% |
| First professional degree (MD, JD) | 3.4% |
| Less than high school | 2.5% |
| Some college | 2.4% |
Typical Tasks
- Evaluate information on applications to verify completeness and accuracy and to determine whether applicants are qualified to obtain desired licenses.
- 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.
- Issue public notification of all official activities or meetings.
- Record and maintain all vital and fiscal records and accounts.
- Answer questions or provide advice to the public regarding licensing policies, procedures, or regulations.
- Prepare meeting agendas or packets of related information.
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