H1: Circuit Court Clerk II (Lautenberg) - Honolulu, Oahu - Hawai`i State Judiciary
H2: Salary, Job Title, and Experience Information for Circuit Court Clerk II (Lautenberg) in Honolulu, Oahu
Organization: Hawai`i State Judiciary
Salary: $4, Monthly
Job Title: Circuit Court Clerk II (Lautenberg)
Experience: One (1) year of work experience in a court or legal setting, including preparation and/or processing of legal forms and documents in court proceedings
Summary:
- The Hawai`i State Judiciary is seeking a Circuit Court Clerk II (Lautenberg) in Honolulu, Oahu.
- The salary for this position is $4, per month.
- The minimum qualification for this position is graduation from high school or equivalent, with one (1) year of work experience in a court or legal setting.
- The job duties include determining and authoring the official record of actions in a court of general jurisdiction, maintaining custody of all notices and documents, and directing courtroom procedures for complex, contested cases.
- Applicants must possess the ability to type at a rate of 40 net words per minute.
- Educational substitutions for specialized experience are allowed, including education in paralegal, legal studies, law, or related fields, or a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Criminal Justice, Political Science, or a related field.
- Applicants must also have at least six (6) months of courtroom experience, either as a litigation attorney or paralegal, or in a courtroom setting comparable to the next lower level Circuit Court Clerk I or District Court Clerk II.
- Qualified applicants must also be eligible to possess firearms or ammunition in accordance with state and federal laws.
- Benefits for civil service employees include paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, and enrollment in state-sponsored medical, dental, and vision plans, among others.
- Applicants must submit a detailed application and supplemental questionnaire, providing specific information about their education and experience.
- The Judiciary Human Resources Department reserves the right to test an applicant's typing proficiency.
- The position is open until filled.
Qualifications:
- Graduation from high school or equivalent
- One (1) year of work experience in a court or legal setting, including preparation and/or processing of legal forms and documents in court proceedings
- At least six (6) months of courtroom experience, comparable to the next lower level Circuit Court Clerk I or District Court Clerk II
- Ability to type at a rate of 40 net words per minute
Substitutions Allowed:
- Education in paralegal, legal studies, law, or related fields, or a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Criminal Justice, Political Science, or a related field may be substituted for specialized experience.
- There is no educational substitution for the courtroom experience requirement.
Responsibilities:
- Determines and authors the official record of actions in a court of general jurisdiction.
- Maintains custody of all notices and documents presented in court.
- Receives and processes exhibits.
- Directs courtroom procedures for hearings and trials involving complex, contested cases.
Benefits:
- 13 paid holidays per year (14 during election years)
- 21 vacation leave days per year
- 21 sick leave days per year
- Reasonable time off for jury or witness duty, death in the family, military duty, and blood donation
- Employer contribution to premiums for 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
Application Process:
- To apply, submit an online application and supplemental questionnaire.
- Applicants must provide specific information about their education and experience, including employer name, job title, dates of employment, hours worked per week, and a detailed description of duties.
- Failure to provide sufficient information may result in rejection of the application or a lower examination score.
- Applicants must also be eligible to possess firearms or ammunition in accordance with state and federal laws.
- The position is open until filled.
- The Judiciary Human Resources Department reserves the right to test an applicant's typing proficiency.
Organization Information:
- Employer: Hawai`i State Judiciary
- Address: 426 Queen Street, First Floor, Honolulu, Hawaii, 96813
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- Website:
Supplemental Questionnaire:
- Temporary Positions: Applicants may indicate if they want to be considered for temporary positions.
- Education Requirement: Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent, or may substitute work experience for education.
- Typing Skill Requirement: Applicants must be able to type at a rate of 40 net words per minute.
- Specialized Experience Requirement: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of work experience in a court or legal setting, including preparation and/or processing of legal forms and documents in court proceedings.
- Courtroom Experience Requirement: Applicants must have at least six (6) months of experience in a courtroom setting comparable to the next lower level Circuit Court Clerk I or District Court Clerk II.
- Educational Substitutions for Specialized Experience: Applicants may substitute education in paralegal, legal studies, law, or related fields, or a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Criminal Justice, Political Science, or a related field, for specialized experience.
- Important Note: Applicants must carefully review their application and supplemental questionnaire for accuracy and completeness, as this information will be used to determine their examination score.
- Required Question: Applicants must confirm that they have read and understand the importance of providing detailed information about their education and experience, and that failure to do so may result in rejection of the application or a lower examination score.
