- Description
- Work Activities
- Abilities
- Interests
- Knowledge
- Wages
- Skills
- Work Values
- Work Styles
- Related Degrees
- Work Context
- Task Ratings
- Education
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.
Court Clerks spend a lot of their time Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work. They are naturally good at Near Vision, Oral Expression, Written Comprehension, and Oral Comprehension. Court Clerks are typically characterized as being Conventional and Enterprising. They are usually very knowledgable about Clerical, Customer and Personal Service, and Computers and Electronics and are skilled at Reading Comprehension and Active Listening.
Work Activities
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Getting Information
Processing Information
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
Documenting/Recording Information
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Interacting With Computers
Performing Administrative Activities
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
Handling and Moving Objects
Developing and Building Teams
Scheduling Work and Activities
Developing Objectives and Strategies
Analyzing Data or Information
Training and Teaching Others
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
Thinking Creatively
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
Coaching and Developing Others
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
Assisting and Caring for Others
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
Performing General Physical Activities
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
Controlling Machines and Processes
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
Staffing Organizational Units
Selling or Influencing Others
Abilities
Near Vision
Oral Expression
Written Comprehension
Oral Comprehension
Written Expression
Speech Recognition
Information Ordering
Problem Sensitivity
Speech Clarity
Deductive Reasoning
Inductive Reasoning
Selective Attention
Category Flexibility
Time Sharing
Finger Dexterity
Memorization
Auditory Attention
Extent Flexibility
Control Precision
Far Vision
Fluency of Ideas
Manual Dexterity
Number Facility
Perceptual Speed
Visual Color Discrimination
Visualization
Glare Sensitivity
Mathematical Reasoning
Originality
Flexibility of Closure
Arm-Hand Steadiness
Speed of Closure
Interests
Conventional
Enterprising
Realistic
Social
Investigative
Artistic
Knowledge
Clerical
Customer and Personal Service
Computers and Electronics
English Language
Law and Government
Mathematics
Public Safety and Security
Administration and Management
Geography
Education and Training
Communications and Media
Economics and Accounting
Psychology
Transportation
Mechanical
Production and Processing
Telecommunications
Wages
New York
$45,880
Connecticut
$44,990
Nevada
$43,150
Rhode Island
$42,610
Hawaii
$41,460
New Jersey
$41,420
California
$41,200
Minnesota
$40,020
Massachusetts
$39,700
Washington
$39,350
Oregon
$38,550
Alaska
$38,430
Michigan
$37,500
Maryland
$36,850
Colorado
$36,270
Iowa
$33,720
Ohio
$33,480
Pennsylvania
$33,190
New Hampshire
$32,970
Wyoming
$32,710
Vermont
$32,500
Delaware
$32,400
North Dakota
$32,330
Wisconsin
$31,540
Virginia
$31,440
Florida
$31,380
Arizona
$31,130
Tennessee
$30,720
Idaho
$30,570
Maine
$30,410
Nebraska
$29,910
Georgia
$29,750
Illinois
$29,580
Utah
$29,410
Kansas
$29,350
New Mexico
$28,960
North Carolina
$28,930
Kentucky
$28,730
South Carolina
$28,710
Texas
$28,520
Indiana
$28,280
Montana
$28,170
Alabama
$28,020
Louisiana
$27,500
West Virginia
$27,360
South Dakota
$26,930
Oklahoma
$26,490
Mississippi
$26,370
Arkansas
$25,940
Missouri
$25,610
Skills
Reading Comprehension
Active Listening
Writing
Critical Thinking
Speaking
Time Management
Monitoring
Coordination
Negotiation
Complex Problem Solving
Service Orientation
Social Perceptiveness
Judgment and Decision Making
Active Learning
Instructing
Persuasion
Management of Personnel Resources
Learning Strategies
Systems Analysis
Systems Evaluation
Operation Monitoring
Mathematics
Quality Control Analysis
Operation and Control
Work Values
Relationships
Support
Achievement
Recognition
Independence
Working Conditions
Work Styles
Integrity
Attention to Detail
Dependability
Self Control
Cooperation
Stress Tolerance
Independence
Concern for Others
Initiative
Social Orientation
Adaptability/Flexibility
Achievement/Effort
Analytical Thinking
Leadership
Innovation
Persistence
Related University Degree Programs
Work Context
Telephone
Face-to-Face Discussions
Contact With Others
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Spend Time Sitting
Deal With External Customers
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Work With Work Group or Team
Frequency of Decision Making
Time Pressure
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Freedom to Make Decisions
Physical Proximity
Letters and Memos
Degree of Automation
Electronic Mail
Coordinate or Lead Others
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Consequence of Error
Exposed to Contaminants
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Level of Competition
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Walking and Running
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Public Speaking
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Duration of Typical Work Week
Exposed to Radiation
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Work Schedules
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Exposed to High Places
Outdoors, Under Cover
-40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-A lot of freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-About half the time-
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
-Completely automated-
Degree of Automation
-Constant contact with others-
Contact With Others
-Contact with others about half the time-
Contact With Others
-Contact with others most of the time-
Contact With Others
-Continually or almost continually-
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
-Every day-
Telephone
Face-to-Face Discussions
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Frequency of Decision Making
Time Pressure
Electronic Mail
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Exposed to Contaminants
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Letters and Memos
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Public Speaking
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Exposed to Radiation
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to High Places
Outdoors, Under Cover
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
-Extremely competitive-
Level of Competition
-Extremely important-
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Deal With External Customers
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Work With Work Group or Team
Coordinate or Lead Others
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
-Extremely serious-
Consequence of Error
-Fairly important-
Coordinate or Lead Others
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Deal With External Customers
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Work With Work Group or Team
-Fairly serious-
Consequence of Error
-High responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-Highly automated-
Degree of Automation
-Highly competitive-
Level of Competition
-I don't work near other people (beyond 100 ft.)-
Physical Proximity
-I work with others but not closely (e.g., private office)-
Physical Proximity
-Important-
Coordinate or Lead Others
Work With Work Group or Team
Deal With External Customers
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
-Important results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Irregular (changes with weather conditions, production demands, or contract duration)-
Work Schedules
-Less than 40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-Less than half the time-
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Sitting
-Limited freedom-
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
-Limited responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-Minor results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Moderate responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-Moderate results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Moderately automated-
Degree of Automation
-Moderately close (at arm's length)-
Physical Proximity
-Moderately competitive-
Level of Competition
-More than 40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-More than half the time-
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Walking and Running
-Never-
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to High Places
Outdoors, Under Cover
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Exposed to Radiation
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Public Speaking
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Exposed to Contaminants
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Electronic Mail
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Frequency of Decision Making
Time Pressure
Letters and Memos
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Spend Time Standing
Face-to-Face Discussions
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Walking and Running
Telephone
Spend Time Sitting
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
-No contact with others-
Contact With Others
-No freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-No responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-No results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Not at all automated-
Degree of Automation
-Not at all competitive-
Level of Competition
-Not important at all-
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Coordinate or Lead Others
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Work With Work Group or Team
Deal With External Customers
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
-Not serious at all-
Consequence of Error
-Occasional contact with others-
Contact With Others
-Once a month or more but not every week-
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Letters and Memos
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Electronic Mail
Time Pressure
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Exposed to Contaminants
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Frequency of Decision Making
Face-to-Face Discussions
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Public Speaking
Exposed to High Places
Outdoors, Under Cover
Exposed to Radiation
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Telephone
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
-Once a week or more but not every day-
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Letters and Memos
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Public Speaking
Frequency of Decision Making
Time Pressure
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Exposed to Contaminants
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Face-to-Face Discussions
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Electronic Mail
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Telephone
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to High Places
Outdoors, Under Cover
Exposed to Radiation
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
-Once a year or more but not every month-
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Public Speaking
Exposed to Contaminants
Frequency of Decision Making
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Time Pressure
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Letters and Memos
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Electronic Mail
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Face-to-Face Discussions
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to High Places
Outdoors, Under Cover
Exposed to Radiation
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Telephone
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
-Regular (established routine, set schedule)-
Work Schedules
-Seasonal (only during certain times of the year)-
Work Schedules
-Serious-
Consequence of Error
-Slightly automated-
Degree of Automation
-Slightly close (e.g., shared office)-
Physical Proximity
-Slightly competitive-
Level of Competition
-Some freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-Very close (near touching)-
Physical Proximity
-Very high responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-Very important-
Work With Work Group or Team
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Coordinate or Lead Others
Deal With External Customers
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
-Very important results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Very little freedom-
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
-Very serious-
Consequence of Error
Task Ratings
- Importance Core-
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.
Answer inquiries from the general public regarding judicial procedures, court appearances, trial dates, adjournments, outstanding warrants, summonses, subpoenas, witness fees, or payment of fines.
Prepare and issue orders of the court, such as probation orders, release documentation, sentencing information, or summonses.
Prepare documents recording the outcomes of court proceedings.
Instruct parties about timing of court appearances.
Explain procedures or forms to parties in cases or to the general public.
Search files and contact witnesses, attorneys, or litigants to obtain information for the court.
- Importance Supplemental-
Follow procedures to secure courtrooms or exhibits, such as money, drugs, or weapons.
Amend indictments when necessary and endorse indictments with pertinent information.
Read charges and related information to the court and, if necessary, record defendants' pleas.
Swear in jury members, interpreters, witnesses, or defendants.
Collect court fees or fines and record amounts collected.
Direct support staff in handling of paperwork processed by clerks' offices.
Examine legal documents submitted to courts for adherence to laws or court procedures.
Prepare and mark applicable court exhibits or evidence.
Record court proceedings, using recording equipment, or record minutes of court proceedings, using stenotype machines or shorthand.
Prepare courtrooms with paper, pens, water, easels, or electronic equipment and ensure that recording equipment is working.
Conduct roll calls and poll jurors.
Meet with judges, lawyers, parole officers, police, or social agency officials to coordinate the functions of the court.
Open courts, calling them to order, and announcing judges.
- Relevance of Task Core-
Answer inquiries from the general public regarding judicial procedures, court appearances, trial dates, adjournments, outstanding warrants, summonses, subpoenas, witness fees, or payment of fines.
Explain procedures or forms to parties in cases or to the general public.
Record case dispositions, court orders, or arrangements made for payment of court fees.
Prepare documents recording the outcomes of court proceedings.
Prepare and issue orders of the court, such as probation orders, release documentation, sentencing information, or summonses.
Prepare dockets or calendars of cases to be called, using typewriters or computers.
Instruct parties about timing of court appearances.
Search files and contact witnesses, attorneys, or litigants to obtain information for the court.
- Relevance of Task Supplemental-
Collect court fees or fines and record amounts collected.
Prepare courtrooms with paper, pens, water, easels, or electronic equipment and ensure that recording equipment is working.
Examine legal documents submitted to courts for adherence to laws or court procedures.
Meet with judges, lawyers, parole officers, police, or social agency officials to coordinate the functions of the court.
Swear in jury members, interpreters, witnesses, or defendants.
Direct support staff in handling of paperwork processed by clerks' offices.
Prepare and mark applicable court exhibits or evidence.
Read charges and related information to the court and, if necessary, record defendants' pleas.
Record court proceedings, using recording equipment, or record minutes of court proceedings, using stenotype machines or shorthand.
Follow procedures to secure courtrooms or exhibits, such as money, drugs, or weapons.
Conduct roll calls and poll jurors.
Open courts, calling them to order, and announcing judges.
Amend indictments when necessary and endorse indictments with pertinent information.
-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Instruct parties about timing of court appearances.
Search files and contact witnesses, attorneys, or litigants to obtain information for the court.
Prepare documents recording the outcomes of court proceedings.
Record case dispositions, court orders, or arrangements made for payment of court fees.
Prepare dockets or calendars of cases to be called, using typewriters or computers.
Prepare and issue orders of the court, such as probation orders, release documentation, sentencing information, or summonses.
Explain procedures or forms to parties in cases or to the general public.
Answer inquiries from the general public regarding judicial procedures, court appearances, trial dates, adjournments, outstanding warrants, summonses, subpoenas, witness fees, or payment of fines.
-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Examine legal documents submitted to courts for adherence to laws or court procedures.
Meet with judges, lawyers, parole officers, police, or social agency officials to coordinate the functions of the court.
Collect court fees or fines and record amounts collected.
Direct support staff in handling of paperwork processed by clerks' offices.
Swear in jury members, interpreters, witnesses, or defendants.
Follow procedures to secure courtrooms or exhibits, such as money, drugs, or weapons.
Prepare and mark applicable court exhibits or evidence.
Conduct roll calls and poll jurors.
-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Answer inquiries from the general public regarding judicial procedures, court appearances, trial dates, adjournments, outstanding warrants, summonses, subpoenas, witness fees, or payment of fines.
Record case dispositions, court orders, or arrangements made for payment of court fees.
Explain procedures or forms to parties in cases or to the general public.
Prepare dockets or calendars of cases to be called, using typewriters or computers.
Instruct parties about timing of court appearances.
Prepare and issue orders of the court, such as probation orders, release documentation, sentencing information, or summonses.
Prepare documents recording the outcomes of court proceedings.
Search files and contact witnesses, attorneys, or litigants to obtain information for the court.
-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Direct support staff in handling of paperwork processed by clerks' offices.
Collect court fees or fines and record amounts collected.
Examine legal documents submitted to courts for adherence to laws or court procedures.
Meet with judges, lawyers, parole officers, police, or social agency officials to coordinate the functions of the court.
Open courts, calling them to order, and announcing judges.
Swear in jury members, interpreters, witnesses, or defendants.
Read charges and related information to the court and, if necessary, record defendants' pleas.
Record court proceedings, using recording equipment, or record minutes of court proceedings, using stenotype machines or shorthand.
Conduct roll calls and poll jurors.
Prepare and mark applicable court exhibits or evidence.
Prepare courtrooms with paper, pens, water, easels, or electronic equipment and ensure that recording equipment is working.
Follow procedures to secure courtrooms or exhibits, such as money, drugs, or weapons.
Amend indictments when necessary and endorse indictments with pertinent information.
-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Search files and contact witnesses, attorneys, or litigants to obtain information for the court.
Prepare and issue orders of the court, such as probation orders, release documentation, sentencing information, or summonses.
Prepare documents recording the outcomes of court proceedings.
Prepare dockets or calendars of cases to be called, using typewriters or computers.
Instruct parties about timing of court appearances.
Explain procedures or forms to parties in cases or to the general public.
Record case dispositions, court orders, or arrangements made for payment of court fees.
Answer inquiries from the general public regarding judicial procedures, court appearances, trial dates, adjournments, outstanding warrants, summonses, subpoenas, witness fees, or payment of fines.
-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Record court proceedings, using recording equipment, or record minutes of court proceedings, using stenotype machines or shorthand.
Prepare and mark applicable court exhibits or evidence.
Conduct roll calls and poll jurors.
Swear in jury members, interpreters, witnesses, or defendants.
Prepare courtrooms with paper, pens, water, easels, or electronic equipment and ensure that recording equipment is working.
Read charges and related information to the court and, if necessary, record defendants' pleas.
Follow procedures to secure courtrooms or exhibits, such as money, drugs, or weapons.
Collect court fees or fines and record amounts collected.
Direct support staff in handling of paperwork processed by clerks' offices.
Amend indictments when necessary and endorse indictments with pertinent information.
Open courts, calling them to order, and announcing judges.
Meet with judges, lawyers, parole officers, police, or social agency officials to coordinate the functions of the court.
Examine legal documents submitted to courts for adherence to laws or court procedures.
-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Search files and contact witnesses, attorneys, or litigants to obtain information for the court.
Prepare documents recording the outcomes of court proceedings.
Prepare and issue orders of the court, such as probation orders, release documentation, sentencing information, or summonses.
Prepare dockets or calendars of cases to be called, using typewriters or computers.
Instruct parties about timing of court appearances.
Explain procedures or forms to parties in cases or to the general public.
Record case dispositions, court orders, or arrangements made for payment of court fees.
Answer inquiries from the general public regarding judicial procedures, court appearances, trial dates, adjournments, outstanding warrants, summonses, subpoenas, witness fees, or payment of fines.
-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Follow procedures to secure courtrooms or exhibits, such as money, drugs, or weapons.
Prepare and mark applicable court exhibits or evidence.
Open courts, calling them to order, and announcing judges.
Prepare courtrooms with paper, pens, water, easels, or electronic equipment and ensure that recording equipment is working.
Swear in jury members, interpreters, witnesses, or defendants.
Read charges and related information to the court and, if necessary, record defendants' pleas.
Record court proceedings, using recording equipment, or record minutes of court proceedings, using stenotype machines or shorthand.
Meet with judges, lawyers, parole officers, police, or social agency officials to coordinate the functions of the court.
Collect court fees or fines and record amounts collected.
Conduct roll calls and poll jurors.
Direct support staff in handling of paperwork processed by clerks' offices.
Examine legal documents submitted to courts for adherence to laws or court procedures.
-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Search files and contact witnesses, attorneys, or litigants to obtain information for the court.
Prepare dockets or calendars of cases to be called, using typewriters or computers.
Prepare and issue orders of the court, such as probation orders, release documentation, sentencing information, or summonses.
Prepare documents recording the outcomes of court proceedings.
Explain procedures or forms to parties in cases or to the general public.
Answer inquiries from the general public regarding judicial procedures, court appearances, trial dates, adjournments, outstanding warrants, summonses, subpoenas, witness fees, or payment of fines.
Record case dispositions, court orders, or arrangements made for payment of court fees.
Instruct parties about timing of court appearances.
-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Conduct roll calls and poll jurors.
Follow procedures to secure courtrooms or exhibits, such as money, drugs, or weapons.
Record court proceedings, using recording equipment, or record minutes of court proceedings, using stenotype machines or shorthand.
Meet with judges, lawyers, parole officers, police, or social agency officials to coordinate the functions of the court.
Amend indictments when necessary and endorse indictments with pertinent information.
Prepare and mark applicable court exhibits or evidence.
Prepare courtrooms with paper, pens, water, easels, or electronic equipment and ensure that recording equipment is working.
Open courts, calling them to order, and announcing judges.
Read charges and related information to the court and, if necessary, record defendants' pleas.
Collect court fees or fines and record amounts collected.
Swear in jury members, interpreters, witnesses, or defendants.
Examine legal documents submitted to courts for adherence to laws or court procedures.
Direct support staff in handling of paperwork processed by clerks' offices.
-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Explain procedures or forms to parties in cases or to the general public.
Answer inquiries from the general public regarding judicial procedures, court appearances, trial dates, adjournments, outstanding warrants, summonses, subpoenas, witness fees, or payment of fines.
Prepare and issue orders of the court, such as probation orders, release documentation, sentencing information, or summonses.
Prepare documents recording the outcomes of court proceedings.
Record case dispositions, court orders, or arrangements made for payment of court fees.
Instruct parties about timing of court appearances.
Prepare dockets or calendars of cases to be called, using typewriters or computers.
Search files and contact witnesses, attorneys, or litigants to obtain information for the court.
-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Examine legal documents submitted to courts for adherence to laws or court procedures.
Direct support staff in handling of paperwork processed by clerks' offices.
Read charges and related information to the court and, if necessary, record defendants' pleas.
Meet with judges, lawyers, parole officers, police, or social agency officials to coordinate the functions of the court.
Open courts, calling them to order, and announcing judges.
Swear in jury members, interpreters, witnesses, or defendants.
Follow procedures to secure courtrooms or exhibits, such as money, drugs, or weapons.
Collect court fees or fines and record amounts collected.
Conduct roll calls and poll jurors.
Record court proceedings, using recording equipment, or record minutes of court proceedings, using stenotype machines or shorthand.
Prepare courtrooms with paper, pens, water, easels, or electronic equipment and ensure that recording equipment is working.
Prepare and mark applicable court exhibits or evidence.
Amend indictments when necessary and endorse indictments with pertinent information.
-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Instruct parties about timing of court appearances.
Answer inquiries from the general public regarding judicial procedures, court appearances, trial dates, adjournments, outstanding warrants, summonses, subpoenas, witness fees, or payment of fines.
Record case dispositions, court orders, or arrangements made for payment of court fees.
Explain procedures or forms to parties in cases or to the general public.
Search files and contact witnesses, attorneys, or litigants to obtain information for the court.
Prepare and issue orders of the court, such as probation orders, release documentation, sentencing information, or summonses.
Prepare documents recording the outcomes of court proceedings.
Prepare dockets or calendars of cases to be called, using typewriters or computers.
-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Open courts, calling them to order, and announcing judges.
Meet with judges, lawyers, parole officers, police, or social agency officials to coordinate the functions of the court.
Conduct roll calls and poll jurors.
Swear in jury members, interpreters, witnesses, or defendants.
Amend indictments when necessary and endorse indictments with pertinent information.
Follow procedures to secure courtrooms or exhibits, such as money, drugs, or weapons.
Prepare and mark applicable court exhibits or evidence.
Collect court fees or fines and record amounts collected.
Direct support staff in handling of paperwork processed by clerks' offices.
Prepare courtrooms with paper, pens, water, easels, or electronic equipment and ensure that recording equipment is working.
Read charges and related information to the court and, if necessary, record defendants' pleas.
Record court proceedings, using recording equipment, or record minutes of court proceedings, using stenotype machines or shorthand.
Examine legal documents submitted to courts for adherence to laws or court procedures.
Education Training Experience
-On-Site or In-Plant Training-
None
Up to and including 1 month
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
-On-the-Job Training-
None or short demonstration
Anything beyond short demonstration, up to and including 1 month
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
-Related Work Experience-
None
Up to and including 1 month
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
Over 6 years, up to and including 8 years
-Required Level of Education-
High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate)
Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in Personnel Services, Engineering-related Technologies, Vocational Home Economics, Construction Trades, Mechanics and Repairers, Precision Production Trades)
Some College Courses
Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree)
Bachelor's Degree
Doctoral Degree