Court Records & Filings Clerk I

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

Job summary

The Hawai'i State Judiciary Careers is seeking a Court Documents Clerk I in Honolulu, Oahu. The role involves receiving and reviewing papers for court records, docketing documents, and assisting attorneys with filing procedures and form usage.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma, two years general clerical experience, and two years specialized experience with legal documents. Substitutions and a Juris Doctor degree may adjust requirements.

Qualifications

• Two years of general clerical experience with ability to read and follow written directions.
• Two years of specialized experience with preparation and processing of legal papers for court proceedings.
• Substitution rules allow certain education to replace experience as described.

Responsibilities

• Receives and reviews papers for entry as court records requiring basic examination.
• Dockets cases and documents into appropriate categories and assists attorneys with filing forms.
• Sets hearing dates by statutory publication and supports filing procedures in court.

Skills

Reading comprehension

Verbal skills

General clerical capacity

Education

High school diploma

Legal secretary curriculum

Paralegal studies

Juris Doctor degree

Job description

The Hawai'i State Judiciary Careers is seeking a Court Documents Clerk I in Honolulu, Oahu. The role involves receiving and reviewing papers for court records, docketing documents, and assisting attorneys with filing procedures and form usage.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma, two years general clerical experience, and two years specialized experience with legal documents. Substitutions and a Juris Doctor degree may adjust requirements.