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Salary and Work for Court Clerk

Working as a Court Clerk means serving as a crucial support resource within the judicial system. The profession, which can also be known as Court and Legal Secretary, involves handling administrative tasks such as taking minutes during court proceedings, preparing legal documents, and assisting judges and other legal officials. It is a role that requires precision, integrity, and a good understanding of the legal system.

Salary Statistics for Court Clerk

The average salary for a Court Clerk is 35 400 SEK per month. There is a certain salary difference between genders, with men earning an average of 38 800 SEK while women earn 34 900 SEK. This means that women's salaries correspond to approximately 90% of men's salaries. The highest salary for a Court Clerk is 42,400 SEK, belonging to a male working as a private employee. For women, the highest salary is 39,600 SEK. The lowest salary for a Court Clerk is 30,300 SEK for men and 30900 SEK for women.

Change in Average Salary

It is worth noting that the average salary for Court Clerks has changed slightly since the last measurement. Previously, the average salary was 34 200 SEK, which means it has decreased by 100 SEK to 35 400 SEK.

Education and Qualifications

To work as a Court Clerk, a post-secondary education in law or administration is usually required. Many employers, especially within the public sector, may also require experience in similar work. Further education and certifications in specific legal areas can be advantageous and sometimes even necessary depending on the workplace requirements.

Requirements for Getting a Job as a Court Clerk

It is important to have good organizational skills and an ability to handle stressful situations with calm and professionalism. Since the job often involves dealing with sensitive information, having high integrity and reliability is also crucial. Communication skills, both written and verbal, are also an essential part of the profession.

Benefits

Benefits may vary depending on the employer, but it is not uncommon for employees in the legal field to be offered certain benefits such as paid training and access to legal databases and resources. These benefits can be very valuable in staying updated in the constantly changing world of law.

Job Market Outlook

According to the Swedish Public Employment Service's forecasts, there is limited data available to make an exact assessment of the job market outlook for Court Clerks. This is because the profession is part of a broader occupational group, and specific data may therefore be difficult to access.