District Court Clerk I - Honolulu, Oahu

Hawai`i State Judiciary; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Hawaii State Judiciary seeks a District Court Clerk I in Honolulu to maintain official court records for traffic, criminal arraignments, and civil small claims proceedings. You will prepare court documents and handle other duties assigned by the court, requiring accuracy and strong reading comprehension.

Minimum education is a high school diploma or equivalent, with substitution options for related experience.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or equivalent.
• One year of specialized experience in a court or legal setting involving preparation and/or processing of legal forms and documents.
• Typing ability of 40 net words per minute.
• Substitution of Education for Specialized Experience is allowed per policy.
• Selective Certification may require a driver’s license.
• Education or transcripts may be requested if education substitutes experience.
• Firearms qualification (Lautenberg) may be required for certain positions.

Responsibilities

• Authors the official court record in a court of limited jurisdiction for District Court traffic and criminal arraignment or civil small claims court proceedings.
• Prepares documents ordered by the court.
• Performs other duties as required by the Judiciary.

Skills

Typing 40 wpm

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Recruitment Number 25-245KS

District Court Clerk I, SR-15, Honolulu, Oahu.

Authors the official court record in a court of limited jurisdiction for District Court traffic and criminal arraignment or civil small claims court proceedings; prepares documents ordered by the court; and performs other duties as required.

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.

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:

1. 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.
2. 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.

Selective Certification Requirement - Driver's License: Some positions require a current and valid driver's license to operate a motor vehicle.

Qualification for Firearms (Lautenberg)

For certain 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.

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.