Judicial Clerk III - Honolulu, Oahu

Hawai`i State Judiciary Careers; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Hawai`i State Judiciary Careers is hiring for the position of Judicial Clerk III in Honolulu, Oahu. The successful candidate will perform various clerical duties related to court records while adhering to established legal processes.

The role requires at least a high school diploma, with two years of general clerical work experience and qualifying experience in legal settings. Additionally, a driver's license is necessary. Join us to contribute to the efficient running of the judicial system.

Qualifications

• High school graduation or equivalent.
• Two years of general clerical work experience.
• Six months specialized experience in a court or legal setting.

Responsibilities

• Perform clerical work in preparation and maintenance of court records.
• Support a division within Circuit, District, Family or Appellate Courts.

Skills

Typing

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Criminal Justice, Political Science or related field

Job description

Position

Judicial Clerk III, SR-14, 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: Graduation from high school or equivalent. Excess experience may substitute for education on a year‑for‑year basis.
• General Experience: Two (2) years of general clerical work experience.
• Specialized Experience: Six (6) months in a court, legal, criminal justice, law enforcement, or corrections setting, involving examination, preparation, or processing of legal forms and documents.
• Skill Requirement: Typing 40 net words per minute.

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.
• 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.

Additional Requirements

• Selective certification requirement: Current and valid driver's license to operate a motor vehicle.
• Qualification for firearms (Lautenberg): Must be qualified to possess firearm or ammunition in accordance with state and federal laws, e.g., no misdemeanor or felony domestic violence conviction.