Judicial Clerk II - Honolulu, Oahu

Hawai`i State Judiciary Careers; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Hawai'i State Judiciary Careers is seeking a Judicial Clerk II to perform 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 in Honolulu, Oahu.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, two years of general clerical experience, and a typing speed of 40 net words per minute (may be tested).

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or equivalent.
• Two years of general clerical work experience.
• Substitutions allowed with college credits: 15 credits = 6 months General Experience, up to 2 years maximum.
• Typing ability of 40 net words per minute; may be tested by the appointing authority.

Responsibilities

• Performs court clerical work in preparation, processing, and maintenance of court records for a division within the statewide courts; and performs related duties as required.

Skills

Typing 40 wpm

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Position Specific Description

Recruitment Number 23-165JCK, Judicial Clerk II, SR-12, Honolulu, Oahu.

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: Two (2) years of general clerical work experience.
• Substitutions Allowed: 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: 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.
• Selective Certification Requirement - Driver's License: For certain positions, applicants must possess a current and valid driver's license to operate a motor vehicle.
• Qualification for Firearms (Lautenberg): For certain 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.

Supplemental Information

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.

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