Circuit Court Clerk II (Lautenberg)

The Judiciary, State of Hawaii; Wailuku (HI); Presencial; USD 42.000 - 64.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Hawaii State Judiciary in Wailuku, Maui seeks a Circuit Court Clerk II (Lautenberg) to manage official court records, maintain minutes, and handle exhibits during hearings and trials. The role requires a high school diploma, one year in a court/legal setting, and 40 wpm typing (tested if needed).

Substitutions for education/experience are allowed where described. Applicants must meet firearms qualifications and complete related requirements without violations.

Formación

• Graduation from high school or equivalent.
• Substitutions allowed for education or experience.
• One year of work in a court or legal setting with filing/record-keeping.
• Six months of courtroom experience with official record duties.
• Typing proficiency of 40 net words per minute; proficiency may be tested.
• Education substitutions include 15 credits for six months of specialized experience; Bachelor's degree can substitute for one year of experience.
• Lautenberg firearms qualification required; no DV convictions per law.

Responsabilidades

• Determine and author the official record of court actions by recording minutes.
• Maintain custody of notices and documents admitted in court.
• Receive and process exhibits and direct courtroom procedures during hearings and trials.
• Perform other duties as required by the court and judiciary.

Conocimientos

Typing 40 wpm

Educación

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree substitution for experience

Paralegal/Legal studies degree substitution (15 credits)

Descripción del empleo

Recruitment Number 26-207SI, Circuit Court Clerk II (Lautenberg), SR-20, Wailuku, Maui.

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 complex, contested cases, and performs other duties as required.

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.

Courtroom Experience

Six (6) months of work performed in a courtroom setting with the responsibility of authoring the official permanent record of court proceedings, or experience as a litigation attorney or paralegal with responsibility for documenting significant contents and outcomes of courtroom proceedings. At least six (6) months of the Courtroom Experience must have been comparable to that performed by a Circuit Court Clerk I or District Court Clerk II.

Note: There is no educational substitution for the Courtroom Experience requirement.

Skill Requirement - Typing

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

• 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.