District Court Clerk III (Lautenberg) - Lahaina, Maui

Summary of Duties

Supervises a group of District Court Clerks in a court of limited jurisdiction; plans and reviews work assignments; assists attorneys, the general public and other organizations regarding court procedures and policies.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

• Education Requirement: 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.

• Courtroom Experience: One and one-half (1-1/2) years of work performed in a courtroom setting with the responsibility of authoring the official permanent record of court proceedings, or experience as a litigation attorney or paralegal with responsibility for documenting significant contents and outcomes of courtroom proceedings. At least one (1) year of the experience must have been comparable to that performed by a District Court Clerk II or Circuit Court Clerk II.

• Supervisory Aptitude: Applicants for District Court Clerk III must possess supervisory aptitude.

• Typing Skill Requirement: Applicants must possess the ability to type at a rate of 40 net words per minute.

Qualification for Firearms

The applicant must be qualified to possess firearm or ammunition in accordance with state and federal laws, e.g., no misdemeanor or felony domestic violence conviction.

Education

If you are 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 you are selected for a position, we will request an official transcript (not a copy) at a later date. The official transcript must indicate completion of the training and/or the awarding of the appropriate degree.

Additional Information

Any additional information may be attached to your online application, submitted by email to Recruitment@courts.hawaii.gov, or mailed to the following address: Hawai`i State Judiciary, Human Resources Department, 426 Queen Street, First Floor, Honolulu, Hawai`i 96813.