Occupation

Court clerk

Keeps the official record of what happens in a courtroom and manages the files, exhibits, and filings that pass through the registry. Much of the public's contact with the court system happens across this counter.

Also known as: Courtroom clerk · Court registry clerk · Clerk of the court

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Part of Law, compliance and justice

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What the work involves

  1. Call cases and record the proceedings and orders made

  2. Administer oaths and affirmations to witnesses

  3. Receive, mark, and safeguard exhibits filed during a hearing

  4. Process filings, fees, and issued orders at the registry counter

  5. Prepare and distribute the day's court list and endorsements

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How people commonly enter

  1. Secondary education plus a court-administration recruitment process and on-the-job training

  2. College diploma in legal or office administration

  3. Internal progression from a registry or general clerical role

Typical training: Certificate or college diploma

Licensing: Not typically licensed

Pathways: Common in public service

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Typical work context

  • Public facing
  • Desk based
  • Predictable routine
  • Team based

Public facing · Desk based · Predictable routine · Team based

Related interests

  • Conventional (organizing)
  • Social (helping)

Conventional (organizing) · Social (helping)

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