Court Clerks Go Back to List 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.

Tasks
	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.
	Follow procedures to secure courtrooms or exhibits, such as money, drugs, or weapons.
	Amend indictments when necessary and endorse indictments with pertinent information.

Skills
	Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
	Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
	Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
	Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
	Time Management - Managing one's own time and the time of others.
	Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
	Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
	Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
	Social Perceptiveness - Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
	Service Orientation - Actively looking for ways to help people.

Knowledge
	Clerical - Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.
	English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
	Law and Government - Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.
	Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
	Computers and Electronics - Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
	Administration and Management - Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
	Telecommunications - Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of telecommunications systems.
	Public Safety and Security - Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
	Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
	Communications and Media - Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.

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Wage Information
	Region Average Entry Level  Mid-Range  Annual  Hourly  Statewide $60,099.00 $28.89  $21.96  $23.52 - $32.47  Bridgeport/Stamford $65,917.00 $31.69  $23.40  $25.27 - $36.00  Danbury $60,440.00 $29.06  $22.69  $24.06 - $30.99  Hartford $60,471.00 $29.08  $22.24  $23.34 - $32.79  New Haven $58,820.00 $28.28  $21.32  $23.40 - $30.63  New London/Norwich $55,849.00 $26.85  $20.59  $22.54 - $29.79  Waterbury $58,810.00 $28.28  $23.07  $24.81 - $30.11  Torrington $52,548.00 $25.26  $20.74  $22.30 - $28.51

Occupation Outlook ( 2016 - 2026 ) Average Annual Job Openings:   135   Employment in this occupation is expected to grow more slowly than average, and the number of annual openings will offer limited job opportunities.

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