Court, Municipal, and License Clerks

Task by task

Each task this job involves, as listed by O*NET, rated on whether a large language model like GPT-4 could cut the time it takes by at least half at the same quality. Tasks marked Seen in real AI use appeared in conversations with Claude in April–May 2026 (Anthropic Economic Index).

• AI can speed this up on its own: 12 (40%)
• AI can speed this up with extra software: 17 (57%)
• Little or no AI speed-up: 1 (3%)

• Perform administrative tasks, such as answering telephone calls, filing court documents, or maintaining office supplies or equipment.AI can speed this up on its own · core task
• Record and edit the minutes of meetings and distribute to appropriate officials or staff members.AI can speed this up on its own · core task · Seen in real AI use
• Question applicants to obtain required information, such as name, address, or age, and record data on prescribed forms.AI can speed this up on its own · core task
• Issue public notification of all official activities or meetings.AI can speed this up on its own · core task
• Record case dispositions, court orders, or arrangements made for payment of court fees.AI can speed this up on its own · core task
• Prepare meeting agendas or packets of related information.AI can speed this up on its own · core task · Seen in real AI use
• Prepare ordinances, resolutions, or proclamations so that they can be executed, recorded, archived, or distributed.AI can speed this up on its own · core task · Seen in real AI use
• Code information on license applications for entry into computers.AI can speed this up on its own · core task
• Prepare documents recording the outcomes of court proceedings.AI can speed this up on its own · core task · Seen in real AI use
• Prepare and issue orders of the court, such as probation orders, release documentation, sentencing information, or summonses.AI can speed this up on its own · core task · Seen in real AI use
• Perform general office duties, such as taking or transcribing dictation, typing or proofreading correspondence, distributing or filing official forms, or scheduling appointments.AI can speed this up on its own · core task
• Instruct parties about timing of court appearances.AI can speed this up on its own · core task
• Evaluate information on applications to verify completeness and accuracy and to determine whether applicants are qualified to obtain desired licenses.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Verify the authenticity of documents, such as foreign identification or immigration documents.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task · Seen in real AI use
• Record and maintain all vital and fiscal records and accounts.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Answer questions or provide advice to the public regarding licensing policies, procedures, or regulations.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task · Seen in real AI use
• Examine legal documents submitted to courts for adherence to laws or court procedures.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task · Seen in real AI use
• Answer inquiries from the general public regarding judicial procedures, court appearances, trial dates, adjournments, outstanding warrants, summonses, subpoenas, witness fees, or payment of fines.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task · Seen in real AI use
• Perform budgeting duties, such as assisting in budget preparation, expenditure review, or budget administration.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task · Seen in real AI use
• Perform record checks on past or current licensees, as required by investigations.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Respond to requests for information from the public, other municipalities, state officials, or state and federal legislative offices.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Coordinate or maintain office tracking systems for correspondence or follow-up actions.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task · Seen in real AI use
• Research information in the municipal archives upon request of public officials or private citizens.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Perform contract administration duties, assisting with bid openings or the awarding of contracts.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task · Seen in real AI use
• 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.AI can speed this up with extra software · supplemental task
• Search files and contact witnesses, attorneys, or litigants to obtain information for the court.AI can speed this up with extra software · supplemental task · Seen in real AI use
• Issue various permits and licenses, such as marriage, fishing, hunting, and dog licenses, and collect appropriate fees.AI can speed this up with extra software
• Plan or direct the maintenance, filing, safekeeping, or computerization of all municipal documents.AI can speed this up with extra software
• Prepare dockets or calendars of cases to be called.AI can speed this up with extra software
• Train other workers or coordinate their work, as necessary.Little or no AI speed-up · core task

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