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Career: Court Clerks
Job Description
Perform clerical duties in court of law; prepare docket of cases to be called; secure information for judges; and contact witnesses, attorneys, and litigants to obtain information for court.
Job Tasks
Importance %age |
Task Description |
96
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Answer inquiries from the general public regarding judicial procedures, court appearances, trial dates, adjournments, outstanding warrants, summonses, subpoenas, witness fees, or payment of fines. |
92
|
Explain procedures or forms to parties in cases or to the general public. |
89
|
Record case dispositions, court orders, or arrangements made for payment of court fees. |
88
|
Prepare documents recording the outcomes of court proceedings. |
79
|
Prepare and issue orders of the court, such as probation orders, release documentation, sentencing information, or summonses. |
78
|
Prepare dockets or calendars of cases to be called, using typewriters or computers. |
73
|
Instruct parties about timing of court appearances. |
68
|
Search files and contact witnesses, attorneys, or litigants to obtain information for the court. |
67
|
Collect court fees or fines and record amounts collected. |
66
|
Prepare courtrooms with paper, pens, water, easels, or electronic equipment and ensure that recording equipment is working. |
62
|
Examine legal documents submitted to courts for adherence to laws or court procedures. |
60
|
Meet with judges, lawyers, parole officers, police, or social agency officials to coordinate the functions of the court. |
58
|
Swear in jury members, interpreters, witnesses, or defendants. |
57
|
Direct support staff in handling of paperwork processed by clerks' offices. |
55
|
Prepare and mark applicable court exhibits or evidence. |
46
|
Read charges and related information to the court and, if necessary, record defendants' pleas. |
45
|
Record court proceedings, using recording equipment, or record minutes of court proceedings, using stenotype machines or shorthand. |
36
|
Follow procedures to secure courtrooms or exhibits, such as money, drugs, or weapons. |
32
|
Conduct roll calls and poll jurors. |
25
|
Open courts, calling them to order, and announcing judges. |
16
|
Amend indictments when necessary and endorse indictments with pertinent information. |
Work Activities
Importance %age |
Activity Description |
80
|
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
|
76
|
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
|
75
|
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
|
74
|
Getting Information
|
73
|
Processing Information
|
66
|
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
|
63
|
Documenting/Recording Information
|
60
|
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
|
57
|
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
|
56
|
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
|
55
|
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
|
53
|
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
|
50
|
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
|
48
|
Interacting With Computers
|
47
|
Performing Administrative Activities
|
45
|
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
|
44
|
Handling and Moving Objects
|
43
|
Developing and Building Teams
|
42
|
Scheduling Work and Activities
|
41
|
Developing Objectives and Strategies
|
41
|
Analyzing Data or Information
|
40
|
Training and Teaching Others
|
38
|
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
|
35
|
Thinking Creatively
|
34
|
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
|
33
|
Coaching and Developing Others
|
32
|
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
|
32
|
Assisting and Caring for Others
|
29
|
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
|
24
|
Performing General Physical Activities
|
22
|
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
|
20
|
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
|
19
|
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
|
18
|
Controlling Machines and Processes
|
17
|
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
|
13
|
Staffing Organizational Units
|
10
|
Selling or Influencing Others
|
1
|
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
|
0
|
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
|
0
|
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
|
0
|
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
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