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How exposed to AI is a Court, Municipal, and License Clerk?

Of the 30 tasks O*NET lists for court, municipal, and license clerks, 9 could be done in half the time with a chat window today. 4 cannot be sped up at all. Here is which.

Exposure means published research judged an AI could halve the time a task takes, at the same quality. It does not mean the task stops needing a person. How to read this

Also called
City ClerkCity RecorderCourt ClerkLicense ClerkLicense SpecialistMotor Vehicle Field Representative (MVFR)Motor Vehicle Licensing ClerkMunicipal ClerkPermits SpecialistTown Clerk
Reachable today Needs software built first Cannot be sped up
30
tasks rated for this occupation
14%
hold a degree, from a survey of 82
150k
people do this job in the US
9 of 51
least protected in office and admin

Every task, and what AI can do with it

These are O*NET's task statements for this occupation, exactly as written, sorted into the three bands by the ratings behind this report. Nothing has been reworded.

Reachable with a chat window today

9
  • Perform administrative tasks, such as answering telephone calls, filing court documents, or maintaining office supplies or equipment
  • Issue public notification of all official activities or meetings
  • Answer questions or provide advice to the public regarding licensing policies, procedures, or regulations
  • Prepare meeting agendas or packets of related information
  • Answer inquiries from the general public regarding judicial procedures, court appearances, trial dates, adjournments, outstanding warrants, summonses, subpoenas, witness fees, or payment of fines
  • Code information on license applications for entry into computers
  • Instruct parties about timing of court appearances
  • Perform contract administration duties, assisting with bid openings or the awarding of contracts
  • Plan or direct the maintenance, filing, safekeeping, or computerization of all municipal documents

Only with software built on top

17
  • Verify the authenticity of documents, such as foreign identification or immigration documents
  • Question applicants to obtain required information, such as name, address, or age, and record data on prescribed forms
  • Record and maintain all vital and fiscal records and accounts
  • Record case dispositions, court orders, or arrangements made for payment of court fees
  • Examine legal documents submitted to courts for adherence to laws or court procedures
  • Prepare ordinances, resolutions, or proclamations so that they can be executed, recorded, archived, or distributed
  • Prepare documents recording the outcomes of court proceedings
  • Perform budgeting duties, such as assisting in budget preparation, expenditure review, or budget administration
  • Prepare and issue orders of the court, such as probation orders, release documentation, sentencing information, or summonses
  • Perform record checks on past or current licensees, as required by investigations
  • Perform general office duties, such as taking or transcribing dictation, typing or proofreading correspondence, distributing or filing official forms, or scheduling appointments
  • Respond to requests for information from the public, other municipalities, state officials, or state and federal legislative offices
  • Coordinate or maintain office tracking systems for correspondence or follow-up actions
  • Research information in the municipal archives upon request of public officials or private citizens
  • Participate in the administration of municipal elections, such as preparation or distribution of ballots, appointment or training of election officers, or tabulation or certification of results
  • Search files and contact witnesses, attorneys, or litigants to obtain information for the court
  • Prepare dockets or calendars of cases to be called

Cannot be sped up

4
  • Evaluate information on applications to verify completeness and accuracy and to determine whether applicants are qualified to obtain desired licenses
  • Record and edit the minutes of meetings and distribute to appropriate officials or staff members
  • Train other workers or coordinate their work, as necessary
  • Issue various permits and licenses, such as marriage, fishing, hunting, and dog licenses, and collect appropriate fees
What this does not say

This is not a prediction about your job

Nobody surveyed an employer. Tasks are counted equally, so a percentage here is a share of the list rather than a share of your week. And the ratings were made in 2023, which makes every figure a floor rather than a ceiling.

It must never be used to select anyone for redundancy. The full limits are here.

Where to go next

This is the standard task list for the title. The useful next question is which of the tasks you actually do should go near AI, and which should not.

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Exposure ratings from Eloundou, Manning, Mishkin and Rock, GPTs are GPTs: Labor market impact potential of LLMs, Science 384, 1306–1308, 2024, used under the MIT licence. This page includes information from the O*NET Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. People Team AI has modified all or some of this information. USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications. Employment figures from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics.