District Court Clerk I (Lautenberg) - Lahaina, Maui

Hawai`i State Judiciary Careers; Lahaina (HI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hawai`i State Judiciary Careers is seeking a District Court Clerk I in Lahaina, Maui. This role involves authoring the official court record, preparing court documents, and performing various administrative duties. Candidates must have a high school diploma and at least a year of experience in a legal environment.

Typing proficiency of 40 words per minute is necessary, and applicants must meet firearms qualifications as required by law. This position is vital to supporting court operations effectively.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or equivalent required.
• One year of work experience in a court or legal setting.
• Ability to type at a rate of 40 net words per minute.

Responsibilities

• Authors the official court record in limited jurisdiction.
• Prepares documents ordered by the court.
• Performs other duties as required.

Job description

Position

District Court Clerk I (Lautenberg), SR-15, Lahaina, Maui. Recruitment Number 25-180KS.

Summary Of Duties

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.

Qualification Requirements

Education: Graduation from high school or equivalent. Excess experience of the type described 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: 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.

Firearms Qualification (Lautenberg): Applicants must be qualified to possess a firearm or ammunition in accordance with state and federal laws; no misdemeanor or felony domestic violence conviction.

Substitution Options

• 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.