JOB REPORT / 43-4031 · 30 TASKS

Court, Municipal, and License Clerks.

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Prepare dockets or calendars of cases to be called
Record and edit the minutes of meetings and distribute…
Record case dispositions, court orders, or arrangements made…

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30 of 30 tasks reviewed

We went through all 30 core tasks in this job, one at a time.

Task by task, from the work Court, Municipal, and License Clerks actually do. How we describe AI use in each task is our own read of it, not a measurement of whether AI can replace the job.

TASK 01
Prepare dockets or calendars of cases to be called.
AI DOES
Pulls case data and builds draft docket schedules automatically
YOU DO
Verify court rules, conflicts, and special scheduling priorities
TASK 02
Record and edit the minutes of meetings and distribute to appropriate officials or staff members.
AI DOES
Transcribes meeting audio, drafts and formats meeting minutes, and flags action items
YOU DO
Verify legal accuracy, apply local rules, and confirm the right people receive the final record
TASK 03
Record case dispositions, court orders, or arrangements made for payment of court fees.
AI DOES
Auto-fills standard record fields, flags missing data, and formats case entries
YOU DO
Verify legal accuracy and apply official court authority to finalize records
TASK 04
Record and maintain all vital and fiscal records and accounts.
AI DOES
Auto-fills forms, organizes records, and checks for data errors
YOU DO
Verify legal accuracy and sign off on official accounts
TASK 05
Prepare ordinances, resolutions, or proclamations so that they can be executed, recorded, archived, or distributed.
AI DOES
Drafts, formats, and proofreads ordinances and proclamations using templates
YOU DO
Verify legal accuracy and apply local procedural rules before official execution
TASK 06
Code information on license applications for entry into computers.
AI DOES
Reads application fields and suggests the correct codes automatically
YOU DO
Catch unusual cases and verify data accuracy before finalizing entry
TASK 07
Perform record checks on past or current licensees, as required by investigations.
AI DOES
Searches databases and flags relevant records fast
YOU DO
Verify results and apply legal standards correctly
TASK 08
Perform general office duties, such as taking or transcribing dictation, typing or proofreading correspondence, distributing or filing official forms, or scheduling appointments.
AI DOES
Transcribes speech, drafts correspondence, flags errors, and suggests scheduling
YOU DO
Verify legal documents and take responsibility for official filings
TASK 09
Coordinate or maintain office tracking systems for correspondence or follow-up actions.
AI DOES
Organizes incoming items, drafts follow-up reminders, and flags overdue tasks
YOU DO
Verify legal deadlines and decide how to handle tricky or unusual cases
TASK 10
Evaluate information on applications to verify completeness and accuracy and to determine whether applicants are qualified to obtain desired licenses.
AI DOES
Scans applications for missing info, flags errors, and checks basic eligibility rules automatically
YOU DO
Apply local judgment and discretion when rules are unclear or situations are unusual
TASK 11
Issue public notification of all official activities or meetings.
AI DOES
Drafts notice text, formats it to legal standards, and schedules postings across channels
YOU DO
Verify legal compliance and officially authorize each public notice
TASK 12
Prepare and issue orders of the court, such as probation orders, release documentation, sentencing information, or summonses.
AI DOES
Drafts standard court order templates and fills in case data automatically
YOU DO
Verify legal accuracy and sign off on official government documents
TASK 13
Search files and contact witnesses, attorneys, or litigants to obtain information for the court.
AI DOES
Searches digital case files, drafts contact messages, and flags relevant records fast
YOU DO
Verify identities, use legal judgment, and manage sensitive conversations with real people
TASK 14
Plan or direct the maintenance, filing, safekeeping, or computerization of all municipal documents.
AI DOES
Suggests filing structures, flags duplicate records, and drafts document management policies
YOU DO
Make final calls on legal rules, security requirements, and office-wide procedures
TASK 15
Perform budgeting duties, such as assisting in budget preparation, expenditure review, or budget administration.
AI DOES
Drafts budget summaries, flags unusual expenses, and organizes spending data
YOU DO
Review spending decisions and apply local rules and policy knowledge
TASK 16
Perform administrative tasks, such as answering telephone calls, filing court documents, or maintaining office supplies or equipment.
AI DOES
Drafts call scripts, sorts digital documents, and tracks supply inventory
YOU DO
Handle in-person interactions and physical filing tasks
TASK 17
Question applicants to obtain required information, such as name, address, or age, and record data on prescribed forms.
AI DOES
Auto-fills forms, flags missing fields, and suggests follow-up questions
YOU DO
Read the room and help confused or stressed applicants complete their paperwork
TASK 18
Instruct parties about timing of court appearances.
AI DOES
Drafts reminder notices, looks up court schedules, and fills in standard timing templates
YOU DO
Confirm case details and guide anxious or confused people through what they need to do
TASK 19
Perform contract administration duties, assisting with bid openings or the awarding of contracts.
AI DOES
Drafts contract summaries, organizes bid data, and flags missing information
YOU DO
Make final award decisions and follow official legal procedures
TASK 20
Issue various permits and licenses, such as marriage, fishing, hunting, and dog licenses, and collect appropriate fees.
AI DOES
Checks eligibility rules, auto-fills application forms, and flags missing information
YOU DO
Verify identity in person, handle cash or payments, and make judgment calls on unusual cases
TASK 21
Participate in the administration of municipal elections, such as preparation or distribution of ballots, appointment or training of election officers, or tabulation or certification of results.
AI DOES
Drafts training materials, checks ballot formats, and helps organize schedules or voter lists
YOU DO
Stay present for legal certification, officer appointments, and hands-on ballot handling that the law requires a person to do
TASK 22SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Prepare documents recording the outcomes of court proceedings.
AI DOES
Transcribes proceedings and formats standard documents
YOU DO
Verify legal accuracy and completeness
About this analysis
50% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 23SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Examine legal documents submitted to courts for adherence to laws or court procedures.
AI DOES
Flags procedural errors and missing requirements
YOU DO
Judge context and make final calls
About this analysis
49% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 24
Train other workers or coordinate their work, as necessary.
AI DOES
Drafts training guides, checklists, and schedules
YOU DO
Read the room and adjust how you coach each person
TASK 25SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Prepare meeting agendas or packets of related information.
AI DOES
Gathers documents and drafts agenda templates
YOU DO
Prioritize topics and set the tone
About this analysis
44% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 26SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Research information in the municipal archives upon request of public officials or private citizens.
AI DOES
Searches digital records and creates initial summaries
YOU DO
Know what questions to ask next
About this analysis
36% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 27SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Respond to requests for information from the public, other municipalities, state officials, or state and federal legislative offices.
AI DOES
Drafts responses and pulls relevant information
YOU DO
Judge what to share and how
About this analysis
35% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 28SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Answer questions or provide advice to the public regarding licensing policies, procedures, or regulations.
AI DOES
Pulls up relevant regulations and standard procedures
YOU DO
Interpret complex cases and guide decisions
About this analysis
18% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 29SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Verify the authenticity of documents, such as foreign identification or immigration documents.
AI DOES
Flags suspicious patterns and cross-references databases
YOU DO
Make the final call on authenticity
About this analysis
0% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 30SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Answer inquiries from the general public regarding judicial procedures, court appearances, trial dates, adjournments, outstanding warrants, summonses, subpoenas, witness fees, or payment of fines.
AI DOES
Pulls up case details and procedure explanations
YOU DO
Judge tone and give personal guidance
About this analysis
0% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium

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AT A GLANCE

Occupation: Court, Municipal, and License Clerks
SOC code: 43-4031
Tasks reviewed: 30 of 30

How we assess

PAY & OUTLOOK

Compare pay by state

Median pay (national): $48,700 · BLS OEWS 2025
Median pay (Colorado): $50,410 · BLS OEWS 2025
Employed (national): 179,750
Employed in Colorado: 7,920
Job outlook: +3% by 2034 · ~18,500 openings/yr

Wages from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. National figures cover the United States. Job outlook is national.

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Prepare dockets or calendars of cases to be called.

Record and edit the minutes of meetings and distribute to appropriate officials or staff members.

Record case dispositions, court orders, or arrangements made for payment of court fees.

Record and maintain all vital and fiscal records and accounts.

Prepare ordinances, resolutions, or proclamations so that they can be executed, recorded, archived, or distributed.

Code information on license applications for entry into computers.

Perform record checks on past or current licensees, as required by investigations.

Perform general office duties, such as taking or transcribing dictation, typing or proofreading correspondence, distributing or filing official forms, or scheduling appointments.

Coordinate or maintain office tracking systems for correspondence or follow-up actions.

Evaluate information on applications to verify completeness and accuracy and to determine whether applicants are qualified to obtain desired licenses.

Issue public notification of all official activities or meetings.

Prepare and issue orders of the court, such as probation orders, release documentation, sentencing information, or summonses.

Search files and contact witnesses, attorneys, or litigants to obtain information for the court.

Plan or direct the maintenance, filing, safekeeping, or computerization of all municipal documents.

Perform budgeting duties, such as assisting in budget preparation, expenditure review, or budget administration.

Perform administrative tasks, such as answering telephone calls, filing court documents, or maintaining office supplies or equipment.

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 contract administration duties, assisting with bid openings or the awarding of contracts.

Issue various permits and licenses, such as marriage, fishing, hunting, and dog licenses, and collect appropriate fees.

Participate in the administration of municipal elections, such as preparation or distribution of ballots, appointment or training of election officers, or tabulation or certification of results.

Prepare documents recording the outcomes of court proceedings.

Examine legal documents submitted to courts for adherence to laws or court procedures.

Train other workers or coordinate their work, as necessary.

Prepare meeting agendas or packets of related information.

Research information in the municipal archives upon request of public officials or private citizens.

Respond to requests for information from the public, other municipalities, state officials, or state and federal legislative offices.

Answer questions or provide advice to the public regarding licensing policies, procedures, or regulations.

Verify the authenticity of documents, such as foreign identification or immigration documents.

Answer inquiries from the general public regarding judicial procedures, court appearances, trial dates, adjournments, outstanding warrants, summonses, subpoenas, witness fees, or payment of fines.

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Practice AI.
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