Court Records & Docket Specialist III

Hawai`i State Judiciary; Wailuku (HI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Hawai‘i State Judiciary in Wailuku, Maui seeks a Court Documents Clerk III to receive, review and docket court papers and documents for entry into records, ensuring compliance with statutes and rules. The role involves aiding attorneys with filing procedures and scheduling hearings.

You may supervise junior clerks and perform related duties as required; a high school diploma or equivalent is required, with substitutions allowed for education or experience.

Qualifications

• Three (3) years of responsible work experience in preparation and/or processing of legal papers and documents used in court proceedings.
• Two (2) years of progressive general clerical work experience with reading and applying written directions.

Responsibilities

• Receives and reviews papers and documents for entry as court records and conducts substantive examination.
• Dockets cases and documents according to appropriate case categories.
• Renders information and assistance to practicing attorneys in filing procedures and forms.
• Sets hearing dates for cases through publication or discussions with judges; supervises lower clerks.

Skills

Reading comprehension

Attention to detail

Verbal communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

One-year clerical/business curriculum substitute for General Experience

Two-year clerical/business curriculum substitute for General Experience

Study at accredited college for one year substitute for General Experience

Legal stenographer/secretary curriculum substitute for Specialized Experience

Juris Doctor degree substitute for three years of Specialized Experience

Job description

Hawai‘i State Judiciary in Wailuku, Maui seeks a Court Documents Clerk III to receive, review and docket court papers and documents for entry into records, ensuring compliance with statutes and rules. The role involves aiding attorneys with filing procedures and scheduling hearings.

You may supervise junior clerks and perform related duties as required; a high school diploma or equivalent is required, with substitutions allowed for education or experience.