District Court Clerk I (Lautenberg) - Lihue, Kauai

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

• Prepare and/or process legal forms and documents in court proceedings.
• Maintain the official court record for traffic, criminal arraignment, and civil small claims cases.
• Type and prepare documents as ordered by the court.

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. Excess experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis.
• Ability to type at a rate of 40 net words per minute (proficiency may be evaluated).
• Qualification to possess firearms or ammunition in accordance with state and federal laws (e.g., no misdemeanor or felony domestic violence conviction).

Qualifications

• Education at an accredited college or university in paralegal, legal studies, law, or a closely related field may substitute for specialized experience (15 semester credits = 6 months of experience, up to a maximum of 1 year).
• Graduation 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.

Pay

Includes a temporary monthly differential of $340.