Ohio.gov Logo
It's a bright outlook for
This career will grow rapidly in the next few years.
Learn more about what they do.
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.
Related: Billing & Posting Clerks Human Resources Assistants Insurance Claims & Policy Processing Clerks Medical Secretaries & Administrative Assistants Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service
Industries: Government
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.
Talking to others to convey information effectively.
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and workplace terminology.
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Answer a few questions to determine your target salary. Use this target salary to help choose the right occupation for you.
The Workforce Supply Tool provides statistics for the occupations in highest demand throughout Ohio.
You can view statewide statistics as well as more region specific information.