Judicial Clerk III - Hilo, Hawaii

Hawai`i State Judiciary; Hilo (HI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13 paid holidays

21 vacation days

21 sick leave days

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

Hawai'i State Judiciary in Hilo seeks a Judicial Clerk III to support preparation, processing, and maintenance of court records across divisions, including circuit, district, family, and appellate courts. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, two years of general clerical experience, six months in a court or legal setting, and the ability to type 40 net words per minute.

Substitutions for education or experience are allowed; drivers license and firearms qualifications may

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or equivalent; substitutions allowed for education by experience.
• Two (2) years of general clerical work experience.
• Six (6) months of work in a court/legal setting handling legal forms/documents.
• Typing ability of 40 net words per minute.
• Driver's license may be required for certain positions.
• Substitution of Education for General Experience: 15 sem. credits = 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Performs court clerical work in preparation, processing, and maintenance of court records for a division.
• Supports multiple divisions: Circuit, District, Family, Land/Tax Appeal or Appellate Courts.
• Adheres to procedures and handles documents accurately.
• Performs related duties as required by the appointing authority.

Skills

Typing speed 40 wpm

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

General experience substitution for education

Specialized experience substitution

Bachelor's degree substitutions for specialized experience

Job description

Position Specific Description

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

• 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 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.

Specialized Experience: Six (6) months of work experience in a court, legal, criminal justice, law enforcement, or corrections setting, which included the examining, preparation and/or processing of legal forms and documents.

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.

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.

Substitution Of Education For Specialized Experience

• Education at an accredited college or university in a paralegal, legal studies, law program, or a closely related field may be substituted on the basis of fifteen (15) semester credits for six (6) months of Specialized Experience up to a maximum of one (1) year.
• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Criminal Justice, Political Science, or a closely related field may be substituted for one (1) year of Specialized Experience.

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

The applicant's education or certification must be substantiated with official transcripts as described above. 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.

Benefits

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.

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.