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Hawai`i State Judiciary

Circuit Court Clerk II (Lautenberg) - Kamuela, Hawaii

Hawai`i State Judiciary, Waimea, Hawaii, United States

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Recruitment Number 24-190JC, Circuit Court Clerk II (Lautenberg) Location:

Kamuela, Island of Hawaii

Job Description:

Determines and authors the official record of court actions through recording minutes, maintaining custody of notices and documents, processing exhibits, and directing courtroom procedures for hearings and trials involving complex, contested cases.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

Graduation from high school or equivalent. Excess work experience that demonstrates the ability to read, comprehend, and apply written directions or verbal skills may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis.

Specialized Experience:

At least one (1) year in a court or legal setting involving preparation and processing of legal forms and documents.

Courtroom Experience:

At least six (6) months of experience in a courtroom setting responsible for documenting court proceedings, or as a litigation attorney or paralegal. This experience must be comparable to that performed by a Circuit Court Clerk I or District Court Clerk II.

Skill Requirement:

Ability to type at 40 net words per minute. Proficiency may be tested by the appointing authority.

Substitutions: Education for Experience:

15 semester credits in a paralegal, legal studies, law, or related field may substitute for six (6) months of 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 Courtroom Experience.

Additional Requirements: Applicants must be qualified to possess firearms or ammunition according to state and federal laws, with restrictions on misdemeanor or felony domestic violence convictions.

Application Submission: Applications can be submitted online, via email to

Recruitment@courts.hawaii.gov , or mailed to:

Hawaii State Judiciary, Human Resources Department 426 Queen Street, First Floor Honolulu, Hawaii 96813

Additional Notes: If using education as a substitute for experience, submit transcripts or diplomas at application. Official transcripts required later if selected.

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