Judicial Clerk I (Lautenberg)

Hawaii State Judiciary; Hawaii; On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Hawaii State Judiciary seeks a Judicial Clerk I (Lautenberg) in Kaunakakai, Molokai, to support court record preparation and maintenance across divisions. The role requires a high school diploma and can substitute education for experience with college credits, plus typing proficiency of 40 wpm.

Applicants must meet Lautenberg firearms qualifications and complete transcripts if education is used for substitution; one and a half years of clerical experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1.5 years of general clerical experience.
• Ability to read and comprehend written directions.
• 15 credits of college coursework may substitute for up to 2 years of experience.
• Typing 40 net words per minute; proficiency may be tested.
• Qualified to possess firearm/ammunition per Lautenberg requirements.
• Submit official transcripts if education is used for substitution.

Responsibilities

• Perform court clerical work in record preparation, processing, and maintenance for assigned divisions; and perform related duties.

Skills

Typing 40 wpm

Reading comprehension

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Recruitment Number 26-224SI, Judicial Clerk I (Lautenberg), SR-10, Kaunakakai, Molokai.

Performs a variety of court clerical work in the preparation, processing, and maintenance of court records for a division within the Circuit, District, Family, Land/Tax Appeal or Appellate Courts; and performs other related 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 skill may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.

General Experience:

One and one-half (1-1/2) years of general clerical work experience.

Substitutions Allowed:

Substitution of Educationfor General Experience:

Education at an accredited college or university may be substituted on the basis of 15 semester credits for six (6) months of General Experience up to a maximum of two (2) years.

Skill Requirement - Typing:

Applicants must possess the ability to type 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's 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.

Qualification for Firearms (Lautenberg):

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.