District Court Clerk I - Honolulu, Oahu

Recruitment Number 25-245KS, District Court Clerk I, SR-15, Honolulu, Oahu.

Summary of Duties

Authors the official court record in a court of limited jurisdiction for District Court traffic and criminal arraignment or civil small claims court proceedings; prepares documents ordered by the court; and performs other duties as required.

Requirements

• Graduation from high school or equivalent.
• One (1) year of work experience in a court or legal setting, which included the preparation and/or processing of legal forms and documents in court proceedings.
• Ability to type at a rate of 40 net words per minute (proficiency may be evaluated by the appointing authority).

Substitutions Allowed

• Excess experience requiring the ability to read and comprehend written directions or a high degree of verbal skills may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis.
• Education at an accredited college or university in a paralegal, legal studies, law program, or a closely related field may substitute for specialized experience at a rate of fifteen (15) semester credits for six (6) months of 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 substitute for one (1) year of specialized experience.

Selective Certification Requirements

• Some positions require a current and valid driver’s license to operate a motor vehicle.
• For certain positions, applicants must be qualified to possess a firearm or ammunition in accordance with state and federal laws (e.g., no misdemeanor or felony domestic violence conviction).

Supplemental Information

If 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 selected, an official transcript (not a copy) will be required later.