ONET Occupations » 43-4031.01

Court Clerks

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.

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Parachute skills

  1. Pay attention to details - Data (4.72)
  2. Interview, draw out - People (4.51)
  3. Listen - People (4.51)
  4. Compile, keep records, file, retrieve - Data (4.20)
  5. Control, expedite things - Things (4.20)
  6. Interpret, speak, or read a foreign language - People (4.08)
  7. Communicate well, in person - People (4.00)
  8. Speak - People (3.88)
  9. Communicate well, in writing - People (3.75)
  10. Synthesize, combine parts into a whole - Data (3.62)
  11. Use acute senses (hearing, smell, taste, sight) - Data (3.62)
  12. Organize, classify - Data (3.62)
  13. Convey warmth and empathy - People (3.53)
  14. Serve, care for, follow instructions faithfully - People (3.52)


ONET Skills

ONET Abilities

ONET Work Styles

  1. Active Listening (4.00)
  2. Speaking (3.88)
  3. Reading Comprehension (3.75)
  4. Writing (3.75)
  5. Time Management (3.50)
  1. Oral Expression (4.00)
  2. Oral Comprehension (3.88)
  3. Written Comprehension (3.88)
  4. Speech Recognition (3.88)
  5. Written Expression (3.75)
  6. Information Ordering (3.62)
  7. Near Vision (3.62)
  8. Speech Clarity (3.62)
  1. Attention to Detail (4.72)
  2. Dependability (4.57)
  3. Cooperation (4.37)
  4. Integrity (4.35)
  5. Stress Tolerance (4.08)
  6. Self Control (4.06)
  7. Adaptability/Flexibility (3.75)
  8. Independence (3.57)
  9. Social Orientation (3.53)
  10. Concern for Others (3.52)

Work Activities

Detailed Work Activities

  1. Getting Information (4.51)
  2. Interacting With Computers (4.30)
  3. Processing Information (4.20)
  4. Documenting/Recording Information (4.08)
  5. Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (3.87)
  6. Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (3.85)
  7. Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (3.84)
  8. Performing Administrative Activities (3.76)
  9. Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (3.75)
  10. Making Decisions and Solving Problems (3.74)
  11. Communicating with Persons Outside Organization (3.70)
  12. Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (3.66)
  13. Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (3.61)
  14. Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (3.61)
  1. Obtain Information From Witnesses, Attorneys, Or Litigants (4.51)
  2. Use Computers To Enter, Access Or Retrieve Data (4.30)
  3. Compile Itinerary Of Planned Meetings Or Activities (4.20)
  4. Compile Information For Court Cases (4.20)
  5. Use Computer To Transcribe Testimony (4.08)
  6. Transcribe Spoken Or Written Information (4.08)
  7. Take Messages (4.08)
  8. Maintain Telephone Logs (4.08)
  9. Use Interviewing Procedures (3.85)
  10. Use Shorthand Writing Procedures (3.85)
  11. Maintain Records, Reports, Or Files (3.76)
  12. Fill Out Business Or Government Forms (3.76)
  13. Maintain Inventory Of Office Forms (3.76)
  14. Relay Information To Proper Officials (3.70)