Circuit Court Clerk I (Lautenberg) - Honolulu, Oahu

Hawai`i State Judiciary Careers; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Hawai`i State Judiciary Careers is hiring a Circuit Court Clerk I in Honolulu, Hawaii. This role involves determining and authoring the official record of actions in court, maintaining custody of documents, and directing courtroom procedures for hearings and trials.

The ideal candidate must have a high school diploma and specialized experience in a legal setting. Skills in typing and note-taking are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or equivalent.
• Specialized experience in a court or legal setting.
• Ability to type at a rate of 40 net words per minute.

Responsibilities

• Determine and author official records in court actions.
• Maintain custody of notices and documents presented in court.
• Direct courtroom procedures of hearings and trials.

Skills

Typing skills

Note taking ability

Verbal skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

Overview

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

Responsibilities

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.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

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:

• 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.
• 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.

Supplemental Information

Any additional information may be attached to your online application, submitted by email to [e-mail], or mailed to the following address: Hawaii State Judiciary, Human Resources Department, 426 Queen Street, First Floor, Honolulu, Hawaii 96813.

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.

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