Circuit Court Clerk I (Lautenberg) - Kamuela, Hawaii

Recruitment Number 26-190SI, Circuit Court Clerk I (Lautenberg), SR-17, Kamuela, Island of Hawaii. Determines and authors the official record of every action in a court of general jurisdiction through the recording of minutes, maintaining custody of all notices and documents presented in court, receiving and processing of all exhibits, and directs courtroom procedures of hearings and trials involving simple and/or uncontested cases or where judges use expedited orders. 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. To qualify, applicants must also possess note taking ability demonstrated through training and/or experience. Skill Requirement - Typing Applicants must possess the ability to type at a rate of 40 net words per minute. The applicant's proficiency may be evaluated by the appointing authority. Failure to meet the proficiency requirements may result in suspension of the applicant's eligibility. The Judiciary Human Resources Department reserves the right to test an applicant when there is evidence that the applicant does not meet the proficiency requirements for the class for which the applicant applied. Substitutions Allowed Substitution of Education for Specialized Experience 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. Qualification for Firearms (Lautenberg) For these 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr