Pathway: Judicial Services
Job: Court Clerk

Job Description

Court clerks perform administrative duties in courts of law. They prepare the docket of cases to be called, secure information for judges, and contact witnesses, attorneys and litigants to obtain information for the court.

Necessary Education

High School Diploma
Some college education may be preferred

Helpful High School Courses

English, Mathematics, Business, Computer Applications

Working Conditions

• Usually work in areas that are clean and well lit
  
• Typically work a standard 40-hour week
  
• May perform repetitious and stressful duties
  
• Work may involve eye strain with the use of computers
  

Salary Range

• 2003, Delaware average annual salary $28,470
  
• 2003, Delaware average hourly wage, $13.69
  

Career Ladder Information

• Prior computer and word processing experience is helpful
  
• Clerks who acquire additional skills, experience and training improve their advancement opportunities
  

Personal Qualities and Interests

     You:

• Have a professional appearance
  
• Are pleasant and have good interpersonal skills
  
• Can speak clearly and are fluent in the English language
  
• Have good spelling and computer literacy skills
  

Did you know?

• Average employment growth is projected, due to the number of court cases and demand for citizen services continuing to increase

Additional Information

• Occupational Outlook Handbook: http://www.bls.gov/oco

  
  

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