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.

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.

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.

Civil service employees are eligible for a range of benefits, including, but not limited to, the following:

• Up to 13 paid holidays each year, and 14 during election years
• Up to 21 vacation leave days per year
• Up to 21 sick leave days per year
• Reasonable time off with pay for jury or witness duty, death in the family, for certain military duty, and for donating to the Blood Bank
• Employer contribution to premiums for enrollment in the state sponsored medical, drug, vision, and adult dental plans
• Free life insurance policy for employees and retirees
• Deferred compensation retirement savings plan
• State retirement plan for eligible employees

Judiciary employees may also be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./

The above benefits are subject to modification or termination due to changes in statutes, collective bargaining provisions, and/or policies, etc. This summary does not constitute a legal document or contract. Benefits may vary by type of employment and employment conditions.

Do you want to be considered for temporary positions?

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Applicants must possess the ability to type 40 net words per minute. Are you able to type 40 words per minute?

• Yes
• No

Do you have a High School diploma 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 skills may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.

• Yes
• No

In addition to graduation from high school or equivalent, this position requires two (2) years of general clerical work experience. Do you have two (2) years of general clerical work experience?

• Yes
• No

For certain positions, applicants may be required to have a current and valid driver's license to operate a motor vehicle. Do you have a current and valid driver's license to operate a motor vehicle and are you interested in being considered for positions that require driving?

• Yes
• No

• I have read the above statement and understand that failure to provide sufficient detailed information may result in my application being rejected or receiving a lower examination score.
• Required Question