Court and Legal Clerks

What the job involves

• Listing actions for hearing and processing documentation for court actions
• Documenting details of court proceedings, actions and decisions
• Enforcing the law as an officer of the court by executing court orders such as eviction notices
• Serving legal orders and documents such as summonses and subpoenas
• Organising jury and witness lists, and summonsing and swearing in juries and witnesses
• Maintaining order in court and hearing rooms and adjacent areas
• Assisting Solicitors in areas of conveyancing, contracts, common law, probate and other legal practice matters
• Satisfying statutory requirements, establishing beneficial entitlements and distributing assets
• Maintaining probate and trust files, investing trust funds and administering accounts

Key values of workers in Court and Legal Clerks

• Working Conditions

  Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.

• Support

  Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical.

• Recognition

  Occupations that satisfy this work value offer advancement, potential for leadership, and are often considered prestigious. Corresponding needs are Advancement, Authority, Recognition and Social Status.

• Relationships

  Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment. Corresponding needs are Co-workers, Moral Values and Social Service.

• Independence

  Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.

Top skills required for workers in Court and Legal Clerks

• Active Listening

  Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

• Critical Thinking

  Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

• Writing

  Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

• Speaking

  Talking to others to convey information effectively.

• Active Learning

  Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.