Judicial Clerk I (Lautenberg) - Molokai

Hawai`i State Judiciary; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Vacation leave

Sick leave

Jury/witness duty leave

Health insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

Hawai'i State Judiciary on Molokai seeks a Judicial Clerk I (Lautenberg) to perform clerical tasks in processing and maintaining court records across divisions. The role requires accurate data handling and adherence to court procedures.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, 1.5 years of clerical experience, and firearms qualification under state and federal law. Typing at 40 wpm is expected, with opportunities for benefits consistent with civil service employment.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• General Experience: 1.5 years of general clerical work.
• Substitution: 15 credits may substitute for six months of general experience, up to 2 years.
• Typing: ability to type 40 net words per minute.
• Lautenberg: qualified to possess firearm/ammunition per state and federal laws.

Responsibilities

• Performs court clerical work in preparation, processing, and maintenance of court records.
• Works within a court division (Circuit, District, Family, Land/Tax Appeal or Appellate).
• Other related duties as required.

Skills

Typing 40 wpm

Reading & comprehension

Verbal skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Position Specific Description

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

Summary of Duties

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.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

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 Education for 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.

Civil service employees are eligible for a range of benefits, including, but not limited to, the following:

• Up to 13 paid holidays each year, and 14 during election years
• Up to 21 vacation leave days per year
• Up to 21 sick leave days per year
• Reasonable time off with pay for jury or witness duty, death in the family, for certain military duty, and for donating to the Blood Bank
• Employer contribution to premiums for enrollment in the state sponsored medical, drug, vision, and adult dental plans
• Free life insurance policy for employees and retirees
• Deferred compensation retirement savings plan
• State retirement plan for eligible employees

Judiciary employees may also be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information: https://studentaid.gov/

The above benefits are subject to modification or termination due to changes in statutes, collective bargaining provisions, and/or policies, etc. This summary does not constitute a legal document or contract. Benefits may vary by type of employment and employment conditions.