District Court Clerk III (Lautenberg) - Lahaina, Maui

Hawai`i State Judiciary; Lahaina (HI); On-site; USD 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Hawai‘i State Judiciary in Lahaina, Maui, seeks a District Court Clerk III to supervise a team of clerks, plan and review assignments, and assist attorneys, the public, and other organizations with court procedures and policies. The role requires strong organizational skills and the ability to manage courtroom records and processes.

Requirements include high school graduation, specialized and courtroom experience, supervisory aptitude, and a typing speed of 40 WPM.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or equivalent.
• One year of work experience in a court or legal setting with preparation/processing of legal forms.
• One and a half years in a courtroom setting responsible for the official record or equivalent experience.
• At least one year of courtroom experience comparable to District Court Clerk II or Circuit Court Clerk II.
• Supervisory aptitude demonstrated through leadership roles or training and favorable supervisory evaluations.
• Typing ability at 40 net words per minute.

Responsibilities

• Supervises a group of District Court Clerks; plans and reviews work assignments.
• Assists attorneys, the general public and other organizations regarding court procedures and policies.

Skills

Typing 40 WPM

Reading comprehension

Verbal communication

Education

Paralegal or legal studies related field

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration

Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration

Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice

Bachelor’s degree in Political Science

Job description

Recruitment Number 24-222KS, District Court Clerk III (Lautenberg), SR-19*, Lahaina, Maui.

Revised - 5/8/26: *Please note that the salary for this position includes a temporary monthly differential of $500 in addition to the base salary.

Supervises a group of District Court Clerks in a court of limited jurisdiction; plans and reviews work assignments; assists attorneys, the general public and other organizations regarding court procedures and policies.

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.

Courtroom Experience:

One and one-half (1-1/2) years of work performed in a courtroom setting with the responsibility of authoring the official permanent record of court proceedings, or experience as a litigation attorney or paralegal with responsibility for documenting significant contents and outcomes of courtroom proceedings.

At least one (1) year of the Courtroom Experience must have been comparable to that performed by a District Court Clerk II or Circuit Court Clerk II.

Supervisory Aptitude:

Applicants for District Court Clerk III must possess supervisory aptitude. Supervisory Aptitude is the demonstration of aptitude or the potential for the performance of supervisory duties through successful completion of regular or special assignments which involve some supervisory responsibilities or aspects; by serving as a group or team leader, or in similar work in which opportunities for demonstrating supervisory capabilities exist; by completion of training courses in supervision accompanied by application of supervisory skills in work assignments; or by favorable appraisals by a supervisor indicating the possession of supervisory potential.

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:

• 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:

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.

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.