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Court Clerks

Court clerks process legal records and perform other duties for a court of law.

Court clerks might be best described as the oil that keeps the court's engine running. They schedule appointments, compile records, and ensure that legal proceedings run smoothly.

Court Clerks are in the Government and Public Administration career cluster and the Governance pathway.

Quick Facts

Wages:

 Above the statewide median

$19.98 / hour    Read more about wages

Outlook:

 Percent Growth   3.8%

Below statewide average    Read more about outlook

Education & Training:

 Short-term on-the-job training (1 month or less) is common.

On the Job:

 Work Activities
  • Prepare monthly calendar of cases scheduled for court.
  • Make sure courtrooms and evidence are safe.
  • Prepare and record court documents, such as proceedings, outcomes, and dispositions.
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Job Title Examples:

 Case Manager,  Circuit Court Clerk,  Clerk 
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Source: Minnesota Department of Education, Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development, and CareerOneStop.