Legal Staff Legal Secretary in Lahaina, HI

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Lahaina, HI

Legal Staff Legal Secretary in Lahaina, HI

Legal Staff

1-2 yrs required

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Hawai`i State Judiciary is seeking a District Court Clerk III (Lautenberg) for their 2nd Circuit in Lahaina, Maui. This is a supervisory position with a monthly salary of $4,. The successful candidate will be responsible for supervising a group of District Court Clerks, assisting attorneys and the general public with court procedures and policies, and ensuring the accurate preparation and processing of legal forms and documents in court proceedings. The position requires at least one year of work experience in a court or legal setting, as well as one and a half years of experience in a courtroom setting with responsibilities for authoring the official permanent record of court proceedings.

Key Responsibilities:
- Supervise a group of District Court Clerks in a court of limited jurisdiction
- Plan and review work assignments
- Assist attorneys, the general public, and other organizations with court procedures and policies
- Ensure accurate preparation and processing of legal forms and documents in court proceedings
- Provide support and guidance to District Court Clerk II and Circuit Court Clerk II level employees
- Demonstrate supervisory aptitude through successful completion of regular or special assignments, serving as a group or team leader, or completing training courses in supervision
- Type at a rate of 40 net words per minute
- Meet proficiency requirements set by Judiciary Human Resources Department
- Possess qualifications to possess firearms or ammunition in accordance with state and federal laws

Minimum Qualifications:
- Graduation from high school or equivalent
- One year of work experience in a court or legal setting, including preparation and/or processing of legal forms and documents in court proceedings
- One and a half years of work experience in a courtroom setting with responsibilities for authoring the official permanent record of court proceedings, or experience as a litigation attorney or paralegal with responsibility for documenting significant contents and outcomes of courtroom proceedings
- At least one year of courtroom experience must be comparable to that of a District Court Clerk II or Circuit Court Clerk II
- Demonstrated supervisory aptitude
- Ability to type at a rate of 40 net words per minute

Substitutions Allowed:
- 15 semester credits in a paralegal, legal studies, law program, or closely related field can substitute for 6 months of specialized experience, up to a maximum of 1 year
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Criminal Justice, Political Science, or closely related field can substitute for 1 year of specialized experience

Supplemental Information:
- Any additional information can be attached to the online application, emailed to , or mailed to Hawai`i State Judiciary, Human Resources Department, 426 Queen Street, First Floor, Honolulu, Hawai`i 96813
- Education must be verified by submitting official transcript or diploma at time of application
- Civil service employees are eligible for benefits such as paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, time off for jury or witness duty, employer contribution to medical, vision, and dental plans, life insurance, retirement savings plan, and state retirement plan
- Benefits may vary by type of employment and employment conditions
- For more information on employee benefits and related information, see the link provided in the job posting
- This summary does not constitute a legal document or contract and is subject to change
- Applicants must complete a supplemental questionnaire, providing detailed information on their education and work experience in order to be considered for the position

Organization: Hawai`i State Judiciary
Job Title: District Court Clerk III (Lautenberg) - Lahaina, Maui
Experience: 1 year of work experience in a court or legal setting, 1 and a half years of experience in a courtroom setting
Location: Lahaina, Maui
Salary: $4, Monthly
Department: 2nd Circuit
Job Type: Various
Job Number: 24-222KS
Opening Date: 11/10/2024
Closing Date: Continuous

H1: District Court Clerk III (Lautenberg) - Lahaina, Maui at Hawai`i State Judiciary
H2: Supervisory Position with Salary of $4, Monthly

Key Responsibilities:
- Supervise a group of District Court Clerks in a court of limited jurisdiction
- Assist attorneys, the general public, and other organizations with court procedures and policies
- Ensure accurate preparation and processing of legal forms and documents in court proceedings
- Demonstrate supervisory aptitude and ability to type at a rate of 40 net words per minute
- Meet proficiency requirements set by Judiciary Human Resources Department
- Possess qualifications to possess firearms or ammunition in accordance with state and federal laws

Minimum Qualifications:
- Graduation from high school or equivalent
- 1 year of work experience in a court or legal setting
- 1 and a half years of experience in a courtroom setting with responsibilities for authoring the official permanent record of court proceedings
- Demonstrated supervisory aptitude and ability to type at a rate of 40 net words per minute

Substitutions Allowed:
- 15 semester credits in a paralegal, legal studies, law program, or closely related field can substitute for 6 months of specialized experience, up to a maximum of 1 year
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Criminal Justice, Political Science, or closely related field can substitute for 1 year of specialized experience

Supplemental Information:
- Applicants must complete a detailed supplemental questionnaire, providing information on education and work experience
- Civil service employees are eligible for benefits such as paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, time off for jury or witness duty, and employer contribution to medical, vision, and dental plans
- For more information on employee benefits and related information, see the link provided in the job posting
- This summary does not constitute a legal document or contract and is subject to change

Hawai`i State Judiciary