Court, Municipal, and License Clerks
Every task in this role, whether it passes the census's structural hand-over screen, which models pass it, and why. It is a screen, not a claim about what AI can do: a task can pass and still be beyond the systems of the day. The stricter and looser rules re-vote every task, and small differences between roles are noise.
Passes the screen · 1 of 30 tasks
Code information on license applications for entry into computers.
quick to check, an existing check settles it, and a mistake is cheap · 4.9% of the role's time · $423M · all three pass it
Does not pass
Perform administrative tasks, such as answering telephone calls, filing court documents, or maintaining office supplies or equipment.
physical work, outside the screen · 7.4% of the role's time · $643M
Question applicants to obtain required information, such as name, address, or age, and record data on prescribed forms.
reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 6.4% of the role's time · $557M · passed by Claude Sonnet · the models disagreed · waiting on a check
Answer questions or provide advice to the public regarding licensing policies, procedures, or regulations.
reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 6.4% of the role's time · $554M · waiting on a check
Evaluate information on applications to verify completeness and accuracy and to determine whether applicants are qualified to obtain desired licenses.
reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 6.2% of the role's time · $538M
Answer inquiries from the general public regarding judicial procedures, court appearances, trial dates, adjournments, outstanding warrants, summonses, subpoenas, witness fees, or payment of fines.
reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 6.1% of the role's time · $528M · waiting on a check
Record case dispositions, court orders, or arrangements made for payment of court fees.
reason given most often: a failure is too expensive · 5.4% of the role's time · $466M · passed by Claude Sonnet · the models disagreed
Examine legal documents submitted to courts for adherence to laws or court procedures.
reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 5.2% of the role's time · $453M
Verify the authenticity of documents, such as foreign identification or immigration documents.
physical work, outside the screen · 4.4% of the role's time · $383M
Prepare documents recording the outcomes of court proceedings.
reason given most often: no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 3.9% of the role's time · $340M · passed by Claude Sonnet · the models disagreed
Perform general office duties, such as taking or transcribing dictation, typing or proofreading correspondence, distributing or filing official forms, or scheduling appointments.
reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 3.9% of the role's time · $340M · waiting on a check
Perform record checks on past or current licensees, as required by investigations.
reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 3.6% of the role's time · $315M
Instruct parties about timing of court appearances.
reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 3.5% of the role's time · $305M · waiting on a check
Record and maintain all vital and fiscal records and accounts.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked · 3.2% of the role's time · $281M
Issue various permits and licenses, such as marriage, fishing, hunting, and dog licenses, and collect appropriate fees.
physical work, outside the screen · 3.2% of the role's time · $281M
Plan or direct the maintenance, filing, safekeeping, or computerization of all municipal documents.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 3.2% of the role's time · $281M
Prepare dockets or calendars of cases to be called.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 3.2% of the role's time · $281M · passed by Claude Sonnet · the models disagreed
Prepare and issue orders of the court, such as probation orders, release documentation, sentencing information, or summonses.
reason given most often: no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 2.9% of the role's time · $254M
Respond to requests for information from the public, other municipalities, state officials, or state and federal legislative offices.
reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 2.4% of the role's time · $211M · waiting on a check
Train other workers or coordinate their work, as necessary.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 2.3% of the role's time · $196M
Coordinate or maintain office tracking systems for correspondence or follow-up actions.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 1.8% of the role's time · $157M
Search files and contact witnesses, attorneys, or litigants to obtain information for the court.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 1.8% of the role's time · $156M
Issue public notification of all official activities or meetings.
reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 1.6% of the role's time · $137M · passed by Claude Sonnet · the models disagreed
Research information in the municipal archives upon request of public officials or private citizens.
reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 1.5% of the role's time · $127M · passed by GPT-6 Sol · the models disagreed · waiting on a check
Record and edit the minutes of meetings and distribute to appropriate officials or staff members.
reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 1.3% of the role's time · $114M · waiting on a check
Prepare ordinances, resolutions, or proclamations so that they can be executed, recorded, archived, or distributed.
reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 1.1% of the role's time · $97.6M
Prepare meeting agendas or packets of related information.
reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 1.1% of the role's time · $92.7M · waiting on a check
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.
physical work, outside the screen · 0.7% of the role's time · $63.8M
Perform budgeting duties, such as assisting in budget preparation, expenditure review, or budget administration.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 0.6% of the role's time · $54.6M
Perform contract administration duties, assisting with bid openings or the awarding of contracts.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 0.5% of the role's time · $47.4M
Where this role works
| Industry | Workers | Wage bill | Passes the screen | All three pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Local Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | 122,920 | $6.2B | $303M | $303M |
| State Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | 44,430 | $2.4B | $116M | $116M |
| Other Support Services | 1480 | $51.9M | $2.5M | $2.5M |
| Legal Services | 400 | $19.7M | $961k | $961k |
| Automobile Dealers | 130 | $5.7M | $280k | $280k |