District Court Clerk I (Lautenberg) - Wailuku/Kahului, Maui

Hawai`i State Judiciary; Falls Church (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hawai`i State Judiciary is seeking a District Court Clerk I for its Wailuku/Kahului court. Responsibilities include preparing court documents and authoring official records. The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma and one year of specialized experience in a legal setting. Proficiency in typing and the ability to follow written directions are required.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or equivalent is mandatory.
• One year of experience in a legal setting is required.
• Proficiency in typing at 40 words per minute.

Responsibilities

• Authors official court records for District Court.
• Prepares documents ordered by the court.
• Processes legal forms and documents for court proceedings.

Skills

Typing

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Job description

Recruitment Number 25-075KS, District Court Clerk I (Lautenberg), SR-15, Wailuku/Kahului, Maui.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.

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.