Circuit Court Clerk I (Lautenberg) - Honolulu, Oahu

Hawai`i State Judiciary; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Hawai'i State Judiciary seeks a Circuit Court Clerk I (Lautenberg) in Honolulu to manage official court records, minutes, and document custody. You will handle exhibits, notices, and courtroom procedures for simple or expedited cases, ensuring accurate filing and processing of proceedings.

The role requires high school graduation, one year of legal/court experience, and a 40 wpm typing speed. Substitutions of education/experience are allowed as described in the substitutions section.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or equivalent. Substitutions for education or experience are allowed on a year-for-year basis.
• One year of work experience in a court or legal setting, including preparation/processing of legal forms.
• Typing at least 40 net words per minute. Proficiency may be tested by the appointing authority.
• Substitutions: college credits or degrees may substitute for specialized experience as described.

Responsibilities

• Determine and author the official record of court actions by recording minutes and maintaining custody of notices and documents.
• Direct courtroom procedures of hearings and trials involving simple/uncontested cases or where expedited orders are used.
• Maintain and manage the submission and processing of exhibits and legal forms in court proceedings.

Skills

Typing 40 wpm

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

Recruitment Number 24-257KS, Circuit Court Clerk I (Lautenberg), SR-17, Honolulu, Oahu

Determines and authors the official record of every action in a court of general jurisdiction through the recording of minutes, maintaining custody of all notices and documents presented in court, receiving and processing of all exhibits, and directs courtroom procedures of hearings and trials involving simple and/or uncontested cases or where judges use expedited orders.

Education Requirement

Graduation from high school or equivalent. Excess experience of the type described below or work experience requiring the ability to read and comprehend and apply written directions or a high degree of verbal skills may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.

Specialized Experience

One (1) year of work experience in a court or legal setting, which included the preparation and/or processing of legal forms and documents in court proceedings.

To qualify, applicants must also possess note taking ability demonstrated through training and/or experience.

Skill Requirement

Applicants must possess the ability to type at a rate of 40 net words per minute.

The applicant's proficiency may be evaluated by the appointing authority. Failure to meet the proficiency requirements may result in suspension of the applicant's eligibility. The Judiciary Human Resources Department reserves the right to test an applicant when there is evidence that the applicant does not meet the proficiency requirements for the class for which the applicant applied.

Substitutions Allowed

Substitution of Education for Specialized Experience

1. Education at an accredited college or university in a paralegal, legal studies, law program, or a closely related field may be substituted on the basis of fifteen (15) semester credits for six (6) months of Specialized Experience up to a maximum of one (1) year.
2. Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Criminal Justice, Political Science, or a closely related field may be substituted for one (1) year of Specialized Experience.

Qualification for Firearms (Lautenberg)

For these positions, applicants must be qualified to possess firearm or ammunition in accordance with state and federal laws, e.g., no misdemeanor or felony domestic violence conviction.

Education

If you are using education as a substitute for experience, you must submit a copy of your transcript(s) or diploma(s) at the time of application. If you are selected for a position, we will request an official transcript (not a copy) at a later date. The official transcript must indicate completion of the training and/or the awarding of the appropriate degree.