Circuit Court Clerk I (Lautenberg) - Kauai
Hawai`i State Judiciary, Honolulu, HI, United States
Position Specific Description
Recruitment Number 26-036LK – Circuit Court Clerk I (Lautenberg), SR-17, Kauai.
Summary of Duties Determines and authors the official record of every action in a court of general jurisdiction through the recording of minutes, maintaining custody of all notices and documents presented in court, receiving and processing of all exhibits, and directs courtroom procedures of hearings and trials involving simple and/or uncontested cases or where judges use expedited orders.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Education Requirement:
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 skills may be substituted for education on a year‑for‑year basis.
Specialized Experience:
One (1) year of work experience in a court or legal setting, which included the preparation and/or processing of legal forms and documents in court proceedings. Note‑taking ability demonstrated through training and/or experience.
Skill Requirement:
Ability to type at a rate of 40 net words per minute. Proficiency may be evaluated by the appointing authority.
Substitution of Education for Specialized Experience:
• Education at an accredited college or university in a paralegal, legal studies, law program, or a closely related field may be substituted on the basis of fifteen (15) semester credits for six (6) months of specialized experience, up to a maximum of one (1) year. • Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Criminal Justice, Political Science, or a closely related field may be substituted for one (1) year of specialized experience.
Qualification for Firearms (Lautenberg) 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.
Supplemental Information Any additional information may be attached to your online application, submitted by email to Recruitment@courts.hawaii.gov, or mailed to the following address: Hawaii State Judiciary, Human Resources Department, 426 Queen Street, First Floor, Honolulu, Hawaii 96813.
Education: If you are using education as a substitute for experience, submit a copy of your transcript(s) or diploma(s) at the time of application. If selected, an official transcript (not a copy) will be requested at a later date.
Other Important Information CLICK HERE for other important information about the Merit or Civil Service System, Citizenship and Residency requirements, Accommodations, Veterans Preference, Examination process, Administrative Review, and more.
Benefits
13 paid holidays each year, and 14 during election years
21 vacation leave days per year
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 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
The above benefits are subject to modification or termination due to changes in statutes, collective bargaining provisions, and/or policies. This summary does not constitute a legal document or contract. Benefits may vary by type of employment and employment conditions.
Temporary Positions Do you want to be considered for full‑time temporary positions? Yes / No.
Education Requirement: Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent? Yes / No.
Typing Skill Requirement: Applicants must possess the ability to type 40 net words per minute. Are you able to type 40 words per minute? Yes / No.
Specialized Experience Requirement: One (1) year of work experience in a court or legal setting is required. Have you worked in a court or legal setting for at least one (1) year? Yes / No.
Note‑Taking Ability: Applicants must possess note‑taking skills gained through training and/or experience. Do you have the ability to take notes and did you gain your skills through training and/or experience? Yes / No.
Please describe how you gained your note‑taking skills.
Educational Substitutions for Specialized Experience: Please refer to the job posting for a list of allowable substitutions. Which best describes your educational training? Check all that apply.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Before submitting your application, review your application for completeness and accuracy. Submission details, qualifications, and detailed descriptions are required. Failure to provide sufficient detailed information may result in your application being rejected or receiving a lower examination score. 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.
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Summary of Duties Determines and authors the official record of every action in a court of general jurisdiction through the recording of minutes, maintaining custody of all notices and documents presented in court, receiving and processing of all exhibits, and directs courtroom procedures of hearings and trials involving simple and/or uncontested cases or where judges use expedited orders.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Education Requirement:
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 skills may be substituted for education on a year‑for‑year basis.
Specialized Experience:
One (1) year of work experience in a court or legal setting, which included the preparation and/or processing of legal forms and documents in court proceedings. Note‑taking ability demonstrated through training and/or experience.
Skill Requirement:
Ability to type at a rate of 40 net words per minute. Proficiency may be evaluated by the appointing authority.
Substitution of Education for Specialized Experience:
• Education at an accredited college or university in a paralegal, legal studies, law program, or a closely related field may be substituted on the basis of fifteen (15) semester credits for six (6) months of specialized experience, up to a maximum of one (1) year. • Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Criminal Justice, Political Science, or a closely related field may be substituted for one (1) year of specialized experience.
Qualification for Firearms (Lautenberg) 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.
Supplemental Information Any additional information may be attached to your online application, submitted by email to Recruitment@courts.hawaii.gov, or mailed to the following address: Hawaii State Judiciary, Human Resources Department, 426 Queen Street, First Floor, Honolulu, Hawaii 96813.
Education: If you are using education as a substitute for experience, submit a copy of your transcript(s) or diploma(s) at the time of application. If selected, an official transcript (not a copy) will be requested at a later date.
Other Important Information CLICK HERE for other important information about the Merit or Civil Service System, Citizenship and Residency requirements, Accommodations, Veterans Preference, Examination process, Administrative Review, and more.
Benefits
13 paid holidays each year, and 14 during election years
21 vacation leave days per year
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 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
The above benefits are subject to modification or termination due to changes in statutes, collective bargaining provisions, and/or policies. This summary does not constitute a legal document or contract. Benefits may vary by type of employment and employment conditions.
Temporary Positions Do you want to be considered for full‑time temporary positions? Yes / No.
Education Requirement: Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent? Yes / No.
Typing Skill Requirement: Applicants must possess the ability to type 40 net words per minute. Are you able to type 40 words per minute? Yes / No.
Specialized Experience Requirement: One (1) year of work experience in a court or legal setting is required. Have you worked in a court or legal setting for at least one (1) year? Yes / No.
Note‑Taking Ability: Applicants must possess note‑taking skills gained through training and/or experience. Do you have the ability to take notes and did you gain your skills through training and/or experience? Yes / No.
Please describe how you gained your note‑taking skills.
Educational Substitutions for Specialized Experience: Please refer to the job posting for a list of allowable substitutions. Which best describes your educational training? Check all that apply.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Before submitting your application, review your application for completeness and accuracy. Submission details, qualifications, and detailed descriptions are required. Failure to provide sufficient detailed information may result in your application being rejected or receiving a lower examination score. 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.
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