Court Documents Clerk III - Honolulu, Oahu

Hawai`i State Judiciary • Honolulu, HI

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Receives and reviews papers and documents for entry as court records which require substantive examination for the full range and variety of case categories and greater number of parties involved in the actions; checks papers and documents for compliance with pertinent statutes and rules and regulations governing the filing of legal documents; dockets cases and documents according to appropriate case categories; renders information and assistance to practicing attorneys in matters pertaining to filing procedures and use of forms; sets hearing dates for cases through publication and/or following discussion with judges exercising jurisdiction; or supervises and participates in the work of lower level court documents receiving clerks; and performs other duties as required.

Requirements

• Graduation from high school or equivalent.
• Three (3) years of responsible work experience in the preparation and/or processing of legal papers and documents used in court proceedings.
• At least (2) years of the Specialized Experience must have been comparable to the Judicial Clerk I level or higher.
• Two (2) years of progressively responsible general clerical work experience, which demonstrated the ability to read, and comprehend and apply written directions.

Responsibilities

• Receives and reviews papers and documents for entry as court records requiring substantive examination.
• Checks papers and documents for compliance with statutes, rules, and regulations.
• Dockets cases and documents according to appropriate case categories.
• Provides information and assistance to practicing attorneys regarding filing procedures and forms.
• Sets hearing dates for cases.
• Supervises and participates in the work of lower-level court documents receiving clerks.
• Performs other duties as required.

What This Job Offers

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