Court Clerk Career Essay

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This career cluster is about Court Clerks. They maintain records, collect data, and answer questions that customers ask. Court Clerks require a High School education, as they do not require a college degree. They will have little to no growth until 2022.

There were approximately 1.6 million Court Clerks in 2012, but their growth is predicted to be minimum. Most clerks work in a high-stress environment, because they have to 'deal' with angry customers, provided that they have to serve as customer support agents. Clerks are injured much more than any other jobs, because they have to carry several pound briefcases, up to 100 pounds. Clerks also usually work weekends and holidays. The lowest 10% of Court Clerks are payed 18,000 dollars annually.
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However, an associate's degree is required for most positions, provided that the specialty requires it. Most Court Clerks require a few weeks training, before they can work independently. You need communication skills and organizational skills if you wish to be a Court

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