District Court Clerk I (Lautenberg) - Kailua-Kona, Hawaii

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and/or processes legal forms and documents in court proceedings.
• Types at a rate of 40 net words per minute.

Requirements

• Education: Graduation from high school or equivalent.
• Specialized Experience: 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.
• Skills: Ability to type at a rate of 40 net words per minute.
• Qualifications: Qualified to possess firearm or ammunition in accordance with state and federal laws.

Qualifications

• Substitutions Allowed: 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.
• Additional Information: Applicants must submit a copy of their transcript(s) or diploma(s) at the time of application if using education as a substitute for experience.

Skills

• Ability to type at a rate of 40 net words per minute.

Benefits

• Qualified to possess firearm or ammunition in accordance with state and federal laws.

Pay

N/A

Schedule

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