They distribute the completed sheets to the judge and other court personnel. If the judge has questions about the file, the clerk answers them. After the trial or hearing, court clerks record the rulings and decisions on several forms. Then they process the forms. This may involve collecting payments, fines, and court costs.
Clerks generally use computers to keep track of all the payments.
In many cities, court clerks also monitor the jury selection process. Clerks keep track of which jury members appeared for duty and which were chosen for the jury. They also may be in charge of the paperwork for paying jury member. Court Clerks is in the Business, Management, and Finance Career Cluster. Worker Characteristics Good ability to check that written information, such as a legal document, is correct Ability to understand and follow complex spoken or written instructions Ability to coordinate the movement of eyes, hands, and fingers when typing Ability to work with numbers, such as when collecting fees Desire to help others meet their needs Willingness to move between tasks requiring different skills Court clerks should have knowledge of courtroom practices and procedures.