Legal Staff Paralegal in Honolulu, HI

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Honolulu, HI

Legal Staff Paralegal in Honolulu, HI

Legal Staff

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Court Documents Clerk I - Honolulu, Oahu

Organization: Hawai`i State Judiciary
Job Title: Court Documents Clerk I
Experience: Minimum of 2 years of progressively responsible general clerical work experience, at least 2 years of specialized experience in preparation and processing of legal papers and documents used in court proceedings (comparable to Judicial Clerk I level or higher)
Salary: $4, Monthly
Job Type: Various
Department: 1st Circuit
Location: Honolulu, Oahu
Job Number: 24-002JCK
Opening Date: 01/14/2024
Closing Date: Continuous

Summary of Duties:
- Receives and reviews papers and documents for entry as court records
- Checks for compliance with relevant statutes and rules and regulations
- Dockets cases and documents according to appropriate categories
- Provides information and assistance to practicing attorneys
- Sets hearing dates by statutory publication
- Performs other duties as required

Minimum Qualification Requirements:
- Graduation from high school or equivalent
- 2 years of general clerical work experience
- 2 years of specialized experience in preparation and processing of legal papers and documents used in court proceedings (comparable to Judicial Clerk I level or higher)
- Ability to read, comprehend and apply written directions

Substitutions:
- Education for general experience: Completion of a one or two-year clerical or business curriculum may substitute for 1 or 2 years of general experience respectively
- Study at an accredited college or university may substitute for up to 2 years of general experience
- Education for specialized experience: Completion of a legal stenographer or legal secretary curriculum may substitute for 1 year of specialized experience
- Study at an accredited university or college in para-legal, legal studies or law program may substitute for specialized experience on a year-for-year basis, up to a maximum of 2 years
- Graduation from an accredited school of law with a Juris Doctor degree may substitute for 3 years of specialized experience

Qualification for Firearms (Lautenberg):
- Applicants must be qualified to possess firearms or ammunition in accordance with state and federal laws, ., no misdemeanor or felony domestic violence conviction

Supplemental Information:
- Additional information may be attached to online application or submitted by email or mail
- Transcripts or diplomas must be submitted at time of application
- Benefits include paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, employer contribution to premiums for medical, drug, vision, and adult dental plans, free life insurance, deferred compensation retirement savings plan, and state retirement plan for eligible employees
- Benefits subject to change
- Other important information about the Merit or Civil Service System, Citizenship and Residency requirements, Accommodations, Veterans Preference, Examination process, Administrative Review, and more can be found at the provided link

Organization: Hawai`i State Judiciary
Address: 426 Queen Street, First Floor, Honolulu, Hawaii, 96813
or 1 (800) 493-9298
Website:

Supplemental Questionnaire:
1. Temporary Positions: Do you want to be considered for temporary positions?
- Yes
- No

2. Minimum Qualification Requirements: Do you meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position?
- Yes
- No

3. Education Requirement: Do you have a High School diploma or GED?
- Yes
- No

4. Specialized Experience: Please describe your work experience which shows you meet the required 2 years of specialized experience. Include name of employer, official job title, dates of employment, average hours worked per week, and a detailed description of duties.
- [Answer]

5. Transcripts, Certifications, and other verifying documents: Are you aware that you must submit copies of official transcripts, certifications, or other verifying documents at the time of application?
- Yes, I understand and will submit the required information
- I submitted my supporting documents for a previous recruitment

6. Application Review: Have you reviewed your application for completeness and accuracy? Failure to provide sufficient detailed information may result in rejection of your application.
- Yes, I have read the above statement and understand that failure to provide sufficient detailed information may result in rejection of my application.