Court, Municipal, and License Clerks Salary in MA

Common tasks

• Plan or direct the maintenance, filing, safekeeping, or computerization of all municipal documents.
• Examine legal documents submitted to courts for adherence to laws or court procedures.
• 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.
• Perform general office duties, such as taking or transcribing dictation, typing or proofreading correspondence, distributing or filing official forms, or scheduling appointments.
• Question applicants to obtain required information, such as name, address, or age, and record data on prescribed forms.
• Instruct parties about timing of court appearances.
• Perform administrative tasks, such as answering telephone calls, filing court documents, or maintaining office supplies or equipment.
• Respond to requests for information from the public, other municipalities, state officials, or state and federal legislative offices.
• Coordinate or maintain office tracking systems for correspondence or follow-up actions.