Judicial Clerk II - Hilo, Hawaii

Position Overview

Recruitment Number 26-105LK, Judicial Clerk II, SR-12*, Hilo.
* Salary rate effective July 1, 2026.

Performs a variety of court clerical work in the preparation, processing, and maintenance of court records for a division within the Circuit, District, Family, Land/Tax Appeal or Appellate Courts; and performs other related duties as required.

Graduation from high school or equivalent. Excess experience of the type described below or work experience requiring the ability to read and comprehend and apply written directions or a high degree of verbal skill may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.

Two (2) years of general clerical work experience.

• Substitution of Education for General
  
  Experience:
  
  Education at an accredited college or university may be substituted on the basis of 15 semester credits for six (6) months of General Experience up to a maximum of two (2) years.
• Transcript and Diploma Requirements:
  If using education as a substitute for experience, submit a copy of your transcript(s) or diploma(s) at the time of application. If selected, the official transcript (not a copy) will be requested at a later date, indicating completion of the training and/or awarding of the appropriate degree.

Applicants must possess the ability to type 40 net words per minute. The applicant's proficiency may be evaluated by the appointing authority. Failure to meet the proficiency requirements may result in suspension of the applicant's eligibility. The Judiciary's Human Resources Department reserves the right to test an applicant when there is evidence that the applicant does not meet the proficiency requirements for the class for which the applicant applied.

For certain positions, applicants must possess a current and valid driver's license to operate a motor vehicle.

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