Court Documents Clerk III: Docketing & Filing Specialist

Hawai`i State Judiciary; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Hawai'i State Judiciary is seeking a Court Documents Clerk III in Honolulu. The role involves receiving, reviewing, and docketing court papers, ensuring compliance with filing rules, and coordinating hearing dates. The position requires knowledge of legal documents, strong reading and verbal skills, and related clerical experience.

Education may be substituted by relevant coursework or legal studies. Applicants should be prepared to demonstrate accurate document processing and attention to

Qualifications

• Two (2) years of progressively responsible general clerical work experience, which demonstrated the ability to read, and comprehend and apply written directions.

Responsibilities

• Receives and reviews papers and documents for entry as court records.
• Checks papers for compliance with statutes, rules and regulations for filing legal documents.
• Dockets cases and documents and sets hearing dates.
• Assists practicing attorneys on filing procedures and use of forms.
• Supervises and participates in the work of lower level court documents receiving clerks.

Skills

General clerical experience

Reading comprehension

Verbal skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

1-year clerical/business curriculum substitution

2-year clerical/business curriculum substitution

Legal studies background substitution

Job description

Hawai'i State Judiciary is seeking a Court Documents Clerk III in Honolulu. The role involves receiving, reviewing, and docketing court papers, ensuring compliance with filing rules, and coordinating hearing dates. The position requires knowledge of legal documents, strong reading and verbal skills, and related clerical experience.

Education may be substituted by relevant coursework or legal studies. Applicants should be prepared to demonstrate accurate document processing and attention to