Circuit Court Clerk II (Lautenberg) - Kauai

Hawai`i State Judiciary; Hawaii; On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hawaii State Judiciary is seeking a Circuit Court Clerk II (Lautenberg) on Kauai to record minutes, maintain custody of notices and documents, and direct courtroom procedures during hearings and trials involving complex cases.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent, one year of specialized court experience, six months of courtroom record experience, and a typing speed of 40 net words per minute; substitutions and firearms qualifications may apply as described.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or equivalent.
• One year of specialized experience in a court or legal setting.
• Six months of courtroom experience with responsibility for authoring the official record.
• Typing speed of 40 net words per minute.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the official permanent record of court proceedings and record minutes.
• Prepare and process legal forms and documents used in court proceedings.
• Direct courtroom procedures during hearings and trials and manage exhibits.

Skills

Typing 40 wpm

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Paralegal/Legal studies background substituted 15 sem credits for 6 months

Bachelor's degree substitution for 1 year of specialized experience (Business/Admin/Criminal Justice)

Job description

Recruitment Number 26-037LK, Circuit Court Clerk II (Lautenberg), SR-20, Kauai. 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 all exhibits, and directs courtroom procedures of hearings and trials involving complex, contested cases.

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.

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

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.

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

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.