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Court Clerk: Lots of Responsibility and Never BoringThe amount of paperwork that flows through the courts is phenomenal, so the job of the court clerk is essential in running an efficient operation. The court clerk is an officer of the court and maintains records, administers oaths, has possession of the court seal, reads the jury's verdict, processes passports, officiates over civil weddings, and some direct staff. Additional duties include preparation of dockets for cases, contact witnesses and those persons pertinent to the case in questions, record minutes of council meetings, prepare reports, conduct research when required, and perform various administrative duties.Skills and Qualifications Skills essential to your success should you want to enter this career are courses in legal terminology, computer skills, an education in legal assisting, paralegal, or criminal justice. Knowledge of laws, court procedures, customer service, and written communication and office procedures is also valuable. Benefits Court clerks work within the State, federal, district, supreme, and circuit courts. Jobs within the federal government are in high demand because of the health and retirement benefits, as well as vacation, sick, and holiday pay. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual wage for a government clerk is $46,497. |
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