District Court Clerk I (Lautenberg) - Lihue, Kauai

Recruitment Number 26-180SI, District Court Clerk I (Lautenberg), SR-15*, Lihue, Kauai. The salary for this position includes a temporary monthly differential of $340 in addition to the base salary.

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.

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).
• Qualified to possess firearm or ammunition in accordance with state and federal laws (e.g., no misdemeanor or felony domestic violence conviction).

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 (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.

Supplemental Information

Additional information may be attached to your online application, submitted by email to Recruitment@courts.hawaii.gov, or mailed to: Hawaii State Judiciary, Human Resources Department, 426 Queen Street, First Floor, Honolulu, Hawaii 96813.

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. Official transcripts will be requested if selected for the position.