Litigation - General (consumer) Attorney in Kapolei, HI

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Kapolei, HI

Litigation - General (consumer) Attorney in Kapolei, HI

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Circuit Court Clerk II (Lautenberg) - Kapolei, Oahu

The Hawai`i State Judiciary is currently seeking a Circuit Court Clerk II (Lautenberg) for the Kapolei, Oahu location. This position offers a competitive salary of $4, per month and is open to various job types. The job number for this position is 24-252KS and it falls under the 1st Circuit department. The opening date for applications is 12/22/2024 and the closing date is continuous.

Summary of Duties

As a Circuit Court Clerk II (Lautenberg), your main responsibility will be to determine and author the official record of every action in a court of general jurisdiction. This includes recording minutes, maintaining custody of all notices and documents presented in court, receiving and processing exhibits, and directing courtroom procedures for hearings and trials involving complex, contested cases.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

In order to be considered for this position, you must have a high school diploma or equivalent. Additionally, you must have at least one year of work experience in a court or legal setting, which includes preparing and/or processing legal forms and documents in court proceedings. You must also have at least six months of courtroom experience, with at least six months of that experience being comparable to that of a Circuit Court Clerk I or District Court Clerk II. Applicants must also possess the ability to type at a rate of 40 net words per minute.

Substitutions are allowed for education and specialized experience. For education, 15 semester credits in a paralegal, legal studies, law program, or a closely related field can be substituted for six months of specialized experience, up to a maximum of one year. A Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Criminal Justice, Political Science, or a closely related field can also be substituted for one year of specialized experience. However, there is no educational substitution for the courtroom experience requirement.

Qualification for Firearms (Lautenberg)

Applicants must also be qualified to possess a firearm or ammunition in accordance with state and federal laws. This means that there can be no misdemeanor or felony domestic violence convictions.

Supplemental Information

Any additional information can be attached to your online application, submitted by email, or mailed to the Hawai`i State Judiciary's Human Resources Department. This includes transcripts or diplomas if you are using education as a substitute for experience.

Benefits

Civil service employees are eligible for a range of benefits, including 13 paid holidays per year (14 during election years), 21 vacation leave days per year, 21 sick leave days per year, and reasonable time off with pay for jury or witness duty, death in the family, certain military duty, and blood donations. The Judiciary also offers employer contributions to premiums for medical, drug, vision, and adult dental plans, a free life insurance policy for employees and retirees, a deferred compensation retirement savings plan, and a state retirement plan for eligible employees.

To apply for this position, click here to be directed to the Judiciary's website. Applicants must also complete a supplemental questionnaire which includes questions about temporary positions, education requirements, typing skills, specialized experience, courtroom experience, and educational substitutions. Before submitting your application, be sure to review it for accuracy and completeness. Failure to provide sufficient detailed information may result in your application being rejected or receiving a lower examination score. Do not submit a resume in place of the application or supplemental questionnaire, but you may include one with your application if it contains all necessary information.

Overall, the Circuit Court Clerk II (Lautenberg) position at the Hawai`i State Judiciary offers a competitive salary and a range of benefits. This is a great opportunity for individuals with experience in a court or legal setting to develop their skills and contribute to the judicial system. Apply now and join the Hawai`i State Judiciary team!