Judicial Clerk III - Kauai

Hawai`i State Judiciary Careers; Hawaii; On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hawai`i State Judiciary Careers is seeking a Judicial Clerk III for Kauai. This role involves performing clerical work related to court records and other duties as required. Applicants should have two years of general clerical experience and six months of specialized experience in a legal or court setting.

A high school diploma is mandatory, with the possibility of substitution with relevant college credits. Strong typing skills and the ability to follow detailed instructions are essential for this position.

Qualifications

• Two years of general clerical work experience.
• Six months of work experience in a legal or court setting.
• Ability to read, comprehend, and apply written directions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, process, and maintain court records.
• Perform clerical tasks related to court operations.
• Examine and process legal forms and documents.

Skills

Typing 40 net words per minute

Comprehension of written directions

Verbal communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

College education in paralegal/legal studies or related field

Job description

Position Specific Description

Recruitment Number 24-144JC, Judicial Clerk III, SR-14, 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.

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.