Judicial Clerk II - Kauai

Hawai`i State Judiciary; Hawaii; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Hawai'i State Judiciary in Lihue, Kauai, seeks a Judicial Clerk II to support multiple court divisions by preparing, processing, and maintaining records. This position handles clerical duties across Circuit, District, Family, Land/Tax Appeal, or Appellate Courts as required.

Education is a high school diploma or equivalent, with substitution options described in the posting. Proficiency in typing 40 wpm is expected, and transcripts may be requested.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years of general clerical work experience.
• Education may substitute 15 semester credits for six months of General Experience up to a maximum of two years.
• Typing 40 net words per minute.
• Firearms qualification may be required for certain positions.

Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of court clerical work in preparation, processing, and maintenance of court records for a division within the Circuit, District, Family, Land/Tax Appeal or Appellate Courts.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Skills

Typing 40 wpm

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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

Two (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:

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.

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.