Court Documents Clerk III - Wailuku, Maui

Hawai`i State Judiciary • Wailuku, HI

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About The Position

The Court Documents Clerk III receives and reviews legal papers and documents for entry as court records. The work involves substantive examination across a broad range of case categories and actions involving a greater number of parties. The clerk checks documents for compliance with applicable statutes, rules, and regulations; dockets cases and documents by case category; and provides practicing attorneys with information and assistance concerning filing procedures and forms. The position also sets hearing dates through publication or discussion with judges exercising jurisdiction, or supervises and participates in the work of lower-level court documents receiving clerks. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• Graduation from high school or equivalent; certain excess experience or work experience involving comprehension and application of written directions or a high degree of verbal skills may substitute year for year.
• Three years of responsible work experience preparing and/or processing legal papers and documents used in court proceedings; at least two years must be comparable to the Judicial Clerk I level or higher.
• Specialized experience must demonstrate knowledge of the nature and purpose of legal papers and documents handled, and the ability to determine whether required information is present in acceptable form.
• Two years of progressively responsible general clerical work experience demonstrating the ability to read, comprehend, and apply written directions.

Responsibilities

• Receive and substantively review papers and documents for entry as court records across a full range of case categories and actions involving a greater number of parties.
• Check legal papers and documents for compliance with applicable statutes, rules, and regulations governing filings.
• Docket cases and documents according to the appropriate case categories.
• Provide practicing attorneys with information and assistance about filing procedures and the use of forms.
• Set hearing dates through publication and/or discussion with judges exercising jurisdiction.
• Supervise and participate in the work of lower-level court documents receiving clerks.
• Perform other duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED