District Court Clerk I (Lautenberg) - Lihue, Kauai

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

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly salary differential $340

On-site position in Lihue, Kauai

Job summary

Hawaii State Judiciary in Lihue, Kauai, is seeking a District Court Clerk I to manage official court records for traffic, arraignments, and small claims, and to prepare court documents as ordered. The role requires high school graduation and at least one year of court/ legal experience, plus typing speed of 40 words per minute.

Substitutions of education/experience are allowed, and firearms qualification must be met.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Authors the official court record in 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 or equivalent

Job description

Recruitment Number 26-180SI, District Court Clerk I (Lautenberg), SR-15*, Lihue, Kauai.

Please note that the salary for this position includes a temporary monthly differential of $340.

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 these 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.

Any additional information may be attached to your online application, submitted by email to [e-mail], or mailed to the following address: Hawaii State Judiciary, Human Resources Department, 426 Queen Street, First Floor, Honolulu, Hawaii 96813.

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.