NYC Hired: Court, Municipal, and License Clerks

Perform clerical duties for courts of law, municipalities, or governmental licensing agencies and bureaus. May prepare docket of cases to be called; secure information for judges and court; prepare draft agendas or bylaws for town or city council; answer official correspondence; keep fiscal records and accounts; issue licenses or permits; and record data, administer tests, or collect fees. Clerks of Court are classified in “Managers, All Other” (11-9199).

Current openings

Court Clerk 9
Docket Clerk 3
Dog Licenser 1
License Clerk 21
Motor Vehicle License Clerk 1
Tax Clerk 1
Warrant Clerk 1

Salaries in NYC

Starting at:
$44,070
($21/hour)

Middle:
$76,860
($36/hour)

Up to:
$82,220
($39/hour)

Average:
$69,510
($33/hour)

Educational requirements

Minimum education:
High school diploma or equivalent

Work experience:
None

On-the-job training:
Moderate-term on-the-job training

Education level achieved by workers

Sources: New York State Department of Labor, U.S. Department of Labor.