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Court, Municipal, and License Clerks
Office and Administrative Support · SOC 43-4031
10.2% AI Exposure — Medium
$48,700
Median Annual Salary
Average
O*NET Outlook
14,900
Proj. Annual Openings
179,750
Employment (OEWS 2025)
90/100
AI Resiliency Score
AI exposure from the Anthropic Economic Index (2025); salary from BLS; skills from O*NET. See /sources.
AI Exposure Analysis
AI Exposure10.2%
AI Resiliency90/100
Exposure BandMedium
Sector Avg. Exposure19.1%
Top Skills
1.Active Listening
2.Speaking
3.Reading Comprehension
4.Writing
5.Critical Thinking
O*NET occupation profile
What this work involves
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.
Common titles: City Clerk, City Recorder, Court Clerk, License Clerk, License Specialist, Motor Vehicle Field Representative (MVFR)
Representative Tasks
- •Evaluate information on applications to verify completeness and accuracy and to determine whether applicants are qualified to obtain desired licenses.
- •Perform administrative tasks, such as answering telephone calls, filing court documents, or maintaining office supplies or equipment.
- •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.
Detailed Work Activities
- •Answer telephones to direct calls or provide information.
- •Maintain office equipment in proper operating condition.
- •Verify accuracy of financial or transactional data.
- •Examine documents to verify adherence to requirements.
- •Interview employees, customers, or others to collect information.
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft Excel · hotMicrosoft Office software · hotMicrosoft Outlook · hotMicrosoft Access · hotZoom · hotAbilis CORIS Offender Management SystemCorel WordPerfect Office SuiteEmail softwareIBM Judicial Enforcement Management System JEMSIBM Notes
Employment Projections & AI Exposure
15
Occupations Shown
27.0%
Avg AI Exposure
8
Bright Outlook
Sector Comparison
| Metric | This Career | Sector Average |
|---|---|---|
| AI Exposure | 10.2% | 19.1% |
| Outlook | Average | 22% Bright |
| Median Salary | $48,700 | N/A |
| AI Resiliency | 90/100 | N/A |