Judicial Clerk II - Kauai

Hawai`i State Judiciary Careers; Hawaii; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hawai`i State Judiciary Careers are seeking a Judicial Clerk II for court clerical work in Lihue, Kauai. The role includes preparing and maintaining court records while performing various other related duties.

Applicants must have a high school diploma and two years of general clerical work experience. Proficiency in typing is mandatory, and education may substitute for experience. The Judiciary offers a collaborative work environment with essential duties supporting the court system.

Qualifications

• Two years of general clerical work experience required.
• Ability to understand and apply written directions.
• Education may substitute for experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, process, and maintain court records.
• Assist in a division within the courts.
• Perform related clerical duties.

Skills

Typing speed of 40 net words per minute

Education

High school graduation or equivalent

Job description

Position Specific Description

Recruitment Number 26-003LK, Judicial Clerk II, SR-12, Lihue, Kauai.

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

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

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)

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.