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Court Clerk

Law

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.

You can enter this career straight after SPM. A degree is optional, not required.

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What you'd do all day

The tasks that matter most in this job, most important first.

  1. 1Evaluate information on applications to verify completeness and accuracy and to determine whether applicants are qualified to obtain desired licenses.
  2. 2Perform administrative tasks, such as answering telephone calls, filing court documents, or maintaining office supplies or equipment.
  3. 3Verify the authenticity of documents, such as foreign identification or immigration documents.
  4. 4Record and edit the minutes of meetings and distribute to appropriate officials or staff members.
  5. 5Question applicants to obtain required information, such as name, address, or age, and record data on prescribed forms.
  6. 6Issue public notification of all official activities or meetings.
  7. 7Record and maintain all vital and fiscal records and accounts.
  8. 8Record case dispositions, court orders, or arrangements made for payment of court fees.
  9. 9Answer questions or provide advice to the public regarding licensing policies, procedures, or regulations.
  10. 10Prepare meeting agendas or packets of related information.
  11. 11Examine legal documents submitted to courts for adherence to laws or court procedures.
  12. 12Participate 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.
  13. 13Prepare ordinances, resolutions, or proclamations so that they can be executed, recorded, archived, or distributed.
  14. 14Answer inquiries from the general public regarding judicial procedures, court appearances, trial dates, adjournments, outstanding warrants, summonses, subpoenas, witness fees, or payment of fines.
  15. 15Code information on license applications for entry into computers.
  16. 16Prepare documents recording the outcomes of court proceedings.
  17. 17Prepare and issue orders of the court, such as probation orders, release documentation, sentencing information, or summonses.
  18. 18Perform budgeting duties, such as assisting in budget preparation, expenditure review, or budget administration.
  19. 19Perform record checks on past or current licensees, as required by investigations.
  20. 20Search files and contact witnesses, attorneys, or litigants to obtain information for the court.
  21. 21Perform general office duties, such as taking or transcribing dictation, typing or proofreading correspondence, distributing or filing official forms, or scheduling appointments.
  22. 22Instruct parties about timing of court appearances.
  23. 23Respond to requests for information from the public, other municipalities, state officials, or state and federal legislative offices.
  24. 24Coordinate or maintain office tracking systems for correspondence or follow-up actions.
  25. 25Train other workers or coordinate their work, as necessary.
  26. 26Research information in the municipal archives upon request of public officials or private citizens.
  27. 27Perform contract administration duties, assisting with bid openings or the awarding of contracts.

Also known as

What this job is called on JobStreet, LinkedIn and in job ads. Search these too.

  • MVFR
  • Crier
  • Recorder
  • Register
  • Law Clerk
  • Registrar
  • Tag Clerk
  • Tax Clerk
  • Case Clerk
  • City Clerk

How far is this from you?

Roughly how much preparation this job usually takes. In Malaysia your UPU route and the programme's syarat still decide entry, so treat this as a guide, not a gate.

  1. 1

    Entry straight after SPM

  2. Typical entry

    SPM + sijil / short TVET course

  3. 3

    Diploma / TVET (sijil–diploma)

  4. 4

    Degree (ijazah sarjana muda)

  5. 5

    Postgrad (sarjana / PhD) or professional route

Typical educationHigh school diploma

Subjects that matter here

The SPM subjects worth your effort for this career, with the reason for each.

BusinessDraws directly on Administrative — a top knowledge area for this role (O*NET).
History (Sejarah)Draws directly on Law and Government — a top knowledge area for this role (O*NET).
EnglishDraws directly on English Language — a top knowledge area for this role (O*NET).
EconomicsDraws directly on Administration and Management — a top knowledge area for this role (O*NET).
Computer Science / ICTDraws directly on Computers and Electronics — a top knowledge area for this role (O*NET).

What you'd need to know

The subject areas this job leans on most, and the SPM subjects that build them.

  • Customer and Personal Service89%
  • Administrative86%

    Business

  • Law and Government82%

    History (Sejarah)

  • English Language81%

    English

  • Administration and Management69%

    BusinessEconomics

  • Computers and Electronics68%

    Computer Science / ICTElectrical & Electronic Eng. Studies

Tools you'd use

Software and equipment that show up in this job, worth learning early.

Where to learn these, free

Scholarships & funding

What the work feels like

Day-to-day working conditions, so you can tell whether the job suits how you like to work.

  • Face-to-face discussionsEvery day
  • Contact with other peopleConstant contact
  • Dealing with customers or the publicVery high
  • Handling conflict situationsOften
  • Indoors, air-conditionedEvery day
  • Outdoors, in all weatherAlmost never
  • Noisy environmentAlmost never
  • Time spent sittingAlmost all the time

AI and demand for this job

A few real, dated data points — not a single score. AI making some tasks faster usually means a job changes, not that it disappears.

31%

Share of everyday tasks today's AI can already help with (2023)

This estimate is from 2023 — already out of date, since AI moves fast. Treat it as a rough, aging starting point, not the current picture.

0.12%

Of Malaysian Claude conversations, about this kind of work

Measures how much people use Claude for this work, not how many Malaysians do this job — and more AI use can mean people relying on it, not that it's replacing them.

Pay in Malaysia

We don't have a sourced Malaysian salary range for this job yet, and we'd rather show nothing than a number we can't stand behind.

Where to check:

  • JobStreet and Hiredly job ads for this title
  • DOSM Salaries & Wages Survey
  • SSPA scheme tables, if you're aiming for a government post

Check what you may qualify for

Enter your SPM grades and see which routes and programmes you may qualify for. An estimate to plan with, not an offer.

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How to get here

Post-SPM pathways with programmes in this career's fields. Tap one to see real programmes and entry requirements.

Asasi / Foundation

One-year runway into a specific university: public via UPU or private direct entry.

12 months

International Pre-U

A-Levels, AUSMAT, IB and more. The flexible premium route, local or overseas.

1–2 years

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About this information

This describes what the job involves. Pay, demand and entry routes differ in Malaysia, so check the Pathways and Programmes pages for local requirements.

O*NET occupation: Court, Municipal, and License Clerks

Job responsibilities, knowledge areas and work context from O*NET 30.3, US Department of Labor, used under CC BY 4.0. onetcenter.org