Also called: Deputy Clerk, Courtroom Clerk
Manages court files, swears in witnesses, and keeps the official record of what happens in court.
Courtroom clerks sit right in front of the judge, calling cases, marking evidence, and entering rulings into the computer. Front-counter clerks help the public file papers and pay fines. It's a great way to learn how the justice system works from the inside.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
High school diploma, about 0 years after high school. High school diploma; on-the-job training.
Ways in: On-the-job training, 2-year college. Training cost: Get paid while you train.
Majors to look at: Paralegal Studies, Criminal Justice, Office Administration.
Shrinking (about -1% over 10 years). Court, municipal, and license clerks (approx.).
Medium risk in 5 years, high in 10. E-filing and AI case management handle much of the paperwork; in-courtroom clerks remain, but counter and records jobs shrink.
Age 18+. One way to start: Apply on your county or state court job site for deputy clerk openings First: Government hiring with an application and background check, often a few weeks
Classes: Business CTE class, Keyboarding, AP U.S. Government, Computer applications.
Official data: O*NET occupation 43-4031.
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