District Court Clerk

Overview

District Court Clerk Jobs in Honolulu, USA at Hawaii State Judiciary

Position: District Court Clerk I

District Court Clerk I

Authors the official court record in a court of limited jurisdiction for District Court traffic and criminal arraignment or civil small claims court proceedings; prepares documents ordered by the court; and performs other duties as required.

Location

Honolulu, Oahu.

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.

Skill Requirement

• Applicants must possess the ability to type at a rate of 40 net words per minute.

Applicants may be evaluated on typing proficiency by the appointing authority. Failure to meet the proficiency requirements may result in suspension of eligibility. The Judiciary Human Resources Department reserves the right to test an applicant when there is evidence of non‑compliance.

Substitutions Allowed

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.

Driver’s License

Some positions require a current and valid driver’s license to operate a motor vehicle.

Qualification for Firearms (Lautenberg)

For certain positions, 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.

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Title: District Court Clerk

Company: Hawaii State Judiciary

Location: Honolulu, USA

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