Judicial Clerk II - Hilo, Hawaii

Position Specific Description

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.

• Education Requirement:
  Graduation from high school or equivalent. Excess experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.
• General
  
  Experience:
  
  Two (2) years of general clerical work experience.
• Substitutions Allowed:
  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.
• Skill Requirement:
  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.
• Selective Certification Requirement – Driver's License:
  For certain positions, applicants must possess a current and valid driver's license to operate a motor vehicle.
• Qualification for Firearms (Lautenberg):
  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.

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.