Circuit Court Clerk II (Lautenberg) - Kauai

Hawai`i State Judiciary; Honolulu (HI); Sur place; USD 60 000 - 70 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

13 paid holidays

Vacation and sick leave up to 21 days

Life insurance

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

State retirement plan

Résumé du poste

Hawai`i State Judiciary seeks a Circuit Court Clerk II (Lautenberg) to accurately record court proceedings, maintain official case files, and manage exhibits and notices.

The role requires high school completion, 1 year in a court setting, and 6 months of courtroom recordkeeping experience, with typing proficiency and substitution options for education/experience.

Qualifications

• Education required: high school diploma or equivalent; substitutions allowed for related experience.
• Specialized experience: 1 year in a court or legal setting with preparation/processing of legal forms.
• Courtroom experience: 6 months handling official court records or similar documentation.
• Substitution rules: college credits for experience or Bachelor's degree may substitute for part of specialized experience.

Responsabilités

• Record and author the official court minutes and records.
• Maintain custody of notices and documents presented in court.
• Receive and process exhibits and evidence.
• Direct courtroom procedures during hearings and trials.

Connaissances

Typing 40 wpm

Formation

High school diploma or equivalent

Description du poste

Position Specific Description

Recruitment Number 26-037LK, Circuit Court Clerk II (Lautenberg), SR-20, Kauai.

Summary of Duties

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

Supplemental Information

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.

Judiciary employees may also be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information: https://studentaid.gov/

Benefits

• Up to 13 paid holidays each year, and 14 during election years
• Up to 21 vacation leave days per year
• Up to 21 sick leave days per year
• Reasonable time off with pay for jury or witness duty, death in the family, for certain military duty, and for donating to the Blood Bank
• Employer contribution to premiums for enrollment in the state sponsored medical, drug, vision, and adult dental plans
• Free life insurance policy for employees and retirees
• Deferred compensation retirement savings plan
• State retirement plan for eligible employees

The above benefits are subject to modification or termination due to changes in statutes, collective bargaining provisions, and/or policies, etc. This summary does not constitute a legal document or contract. Benefits may vary by type of employment and employment conditions.

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