Judicial Clerk III - Hilo, Hawaii

Hawai`i State Judiciary Careers; Hilo (HI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Hawaii State Judiciary Careers seeks a Judicial Clerk III in Hilo, Hawaii. Responsibilities include clerical duties, preparing and maintaining court records across various divisions. A high school diploma and experience in clerical work are required.

Applicants must be able to type 40 words per minute and meet substitution options for related education. Formal substitutions may include credits in paralegal studies or a related field, or a bachelor's degree in business, public administration,

Qualifications

• High school graduation or equivalent.
• Two years of general clerical work.
• Six months in court, legal, criminal justice, law enforcement, or corrections setting, including preparing legal forms and documents.
• Typing speed of 40 words per minute.

Responsibilities

• Performs court clerical work in preparation, processing, and maintenance of court records for divisions within the judiciary.

Skills

Typing 40 wpm

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Paralegal / legal studies coursework (15 credits)

Bachelor's degree in related field (substitute for 1 year of specialized experience)

Job description

Position

Judicial Clerk III, SR-14*, Hilo, Hawaii. Recruitment Number 26-106LK.

Salary

Salary rate effective July 1, 2026.

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: High school graduation or equivalent. Excess experience may substitute.
• General experience: Two years of general clerical work.
• Specialized experience: Six months in court, legal, criminal justice, law enforcement, or corrections setting, including preparing legal forms and documents.
• Skill: Type 40 words per minute.

Substitution Options

• Education (15 semester credits) for six months of general experience, up to 2 years.
• Education at an accredited college or university in paralegal, legal studies, law program, or a closely related field: 15 semester credits for six months of specialized experience, up to 1 year.
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Criminal Justice, Political Science, or a closely related field: substitute for one year of specialized experience.

Additional Requirements

• Valid driver's license required for certain positions.
• Qualified to possess firearms or ammunition under state and federal law (no misdemeanor/felony domestic violence convictions).

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 substitutions require a copy of transcripts/diploma at the time of application. Official transcripts will be requested later.

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