Court Records & Docketing Specialist

Hawai`i State Judiciary Careers; Wailuku (HI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Hawai‘i State Judiciary Careers invites applications for the Court Documents Clerk III in Wailuku, Maui. You will receive and review court papers, ensure compliance with statutes and rules, docket cases, and assist attorneys with filing procedures and forms.

The position requires high school graduation and several years of experience in legal document handling or clerical work; substitutions allowed for education and experience as detailed in the posting; the assignment includes coordinating

Qualifications

• Education: Graduation from high school or equivalent; substitutions allowed for education with years of experience or completed clerical/business curriculum.
• Specialized Experience: 3 years in preparation/processing of legal papers for court proceedings; at least 2 years at Judicial Clerk I level or higher.
• General Experience: 2 years of progressively responsible general clerical work demonstrating reading, comprehension and application of written directions.
• Substitutions Allowed: Education substitutions for general or specialized experience as described in the posting.

Responsibilities

• Receives and reviews papers and documents for entry as court records, with examination for compliance with statutes, rules and regulations.
• Dockets cases and documents according to appropriate case categories; renders information and assistance to practicing attorneys on filing procedures.
• Sets hearing dates for cases through publication or discussion with judges; may supervise lower level court documents receiving clerks.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Hawai‘i State Judiciary Careers invites applications for the Court Documents Clerk III in Wailuku, Maui. You will receive and review court papers, ensure compliance with statutes and rules, docket cases, and assist attorneys with filing procedures and forms.

The position requires high school graduation and several years of experience in legal document handling or clerical work; substitutions allowed for education and experience as detailed in the posting; the assignment includes coordinating