District Court Clerk I (Lautenberg) - Kamuela, Hawaii

Hawai`i State Judiciary; Waimea/Kamuela (HI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Hawaii State Judiciary in Kamuela seeks a District Court Clerk I (Lautenberg) to maintain court records for traffic, criminal arraignments, and civil small claims cases and to prepare mandated court documents.

The position requires a high school diploma, one year in a court or legal setting, and a typing speed of 40 net words per minute with substitution options for education/experience; firearms qualification is required under Lautenberg rules.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or equivalent.
• One year of work experience in a court or legal setting involving preparation/processing of legal forms and documents in court proceedings.
• Typing proficiency of 40 net words per minute; may be tested by the appointing authority.

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; and performs other duties as required.

Skills

Typing 40 wpm

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Recruitment Number 26-192SI, District Court Clerk I (Lautenberg), SR-15, Kamuela, Hawaii.

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 - Typing:

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

• 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.
• 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.

Qualification for Firearms (Lautenberg):

For this position, 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.