District Court Clerk I (Lautenberg) - Lihue, Kauai

Hawai`i State Judiciary • Lihue, HI

7d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a District Court Clerk I (Lautenberg) in Lihue, Kauai. The salary includes a temporary monthly differential of $340. The primary duty is to author the official court record in a court of limited jurisdiction for District Court traffic and criminal arraignment or civil small claims court proceedings, prepare documents ordered by the court, and perform other required duties.

Requirements

• Graduation from high school or equivalent
• 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
• Ability to type at a rate of 40 net words per minute
• Must be qualified to possess firearm or ammunition in accordance with state and federal laws, e.g., no misdemeanor or felony domestic violence conviction

Nice To Haves

• Excess experience of the type described above 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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Performs other duties as required

What This Job Offers

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