Circuit Court Clerk II; Lautenberg - Kapolei, Oahu

Circuit Court Clerk II (Lautenberg), SR-20, Kapolei, Oahu.

Determines and records the official actions in a court of general jurisdiction by recording minutes, maintaining custody of notices and documents, receiving and processing exhibits, and directing courtroom procedures during hearings and trials involving complex, contested cases.

Graduation from high school or equivalent. Excess work experience requiring reading, comprehension, and application of written directions or high verbal skills may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis.

One (1) year of work in a court or legal setting involving preparation and/or processing of legal forms and documents in court proceedings.

Six (6) months of work in a courtroom setting responsible for authoring the official record of proceedings, or experience as a litigation attorney or paralegal documenting courtroom contents and outcomes. At least six (6) months must be comparable to that performed by a Circuit Court Clerk I or District Court Clerk II.

Ability to type at 40 net words per minute. Proficiency may be tested by the appointing authority. Failure to meet requirements may result in suspension of eligibility.

• Fifteen (15) semester credits in a paralegal, legal studies, law, or related program may substitute for six (6) months of specialized experience, up to one (1) year.
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Criminal Justice, Political Science, or related field may substitute for one (1) year of experience.

Note:

No educational substitution for the Courtroom Experience requirement.

Applicants must be qualified to possess firearms or ammunition according to state and federal laws, with no misdemeanor or felony domestic violence convictions.

Additional information can be attached to your online application, emailed to Recruitmentaii.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, submit transcripts or diplomas with your application. Official transcripts will be requested if selected, indicating completion or degree awarded.