District Court Clerk II - Honolulu, Oahu

Salary: $4,563.00 Monthly
Location : Honolulu
Job Type: Various
Job Number: 25-246KS
Department: 1st Circuit
Opening Date: 11/02/2025
Closing Date: Continuous


Position Specific Description

Recruitment Number 25-246KS, District Court Clerk II, SR-17, Honolulu, Oahu.

Summary of Duties


Authors the official court record in a court of limited jurisdiction for District Court trial proceedings; e.g., traffic, criminal, civil or Driving Under the Influence (DUI) proceedings; prepares documents ordered by the court; and performs other duties as required.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

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.


Courtroom Experience: Six (6) months of work performed in a courtroom setting with the responsibility of authoring the official permanent record of court proceedings, or experience as a litigation attorney or paralegal with responsibility for documenting significant contents and outcomes of courtroom proceedings.


At least six (6) months of the Courtroom Experience must have been comparable to that performed by a District Court Clerk I or Circuit Court Clerk I.


Skill Requirement: 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:

1. 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.

2. 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.


Note: There is no educational substitution for the Courtroom Experience requirement.

Selective Certification Requirement - 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.

Supplemental Information


Any additional information may be attached to your online application, submitted by email to View email address on click.appcast.io, or mailed to the following address: Hawaii State Judiciary, Human Resources Department, 426 Queen Street, First Floor, Honolulu, Hawaii 96813.

Education: If you are using education as a substitute for experience, you must submit a copy of your transcript(s) or diploma(s) at the time of application. If you are selected for a position, we will request an official transcript (not a copy) at a later date. The official transcript must indicate completion of the training and/or the awarding of the appropriate degree.


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Civil service employees are eligible for a range of benefits, including, but not limited to, the following:

• Up to 13 paid holidays each year, and 14 during election years
• Up to 21 vacation leave days per year
• Up to 21 sick leave days per year
• Reasonable time off with pay for jury or witness duty, death in the family, for certain military duty, and for donating to the Blood Bank
• Employer contribution to premiums for enrollment in the state sponsored medical, drug, vision, and adult dental plans
• Free life insurance policy for employees and retirees
• Deferred compensation retirement savings plan
• State retirement plan for eligible employees

Judiciary employees may also be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information:
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The above benefits are subject to modification or termination due to changes in statutes, collective bargaining provisions, and/or policies, etc. This summary does not constitute a legal document or contract. Benefits may vary by type of employment and employment conditions.
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Temporary Positions : Do you want to be considered for temporary positions?

• Yes
• No

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Typing Skill Requirement: Applicants must possess the ability to type 40 net words per minute. Are you able to type 40 words per minute?

• Yes
• No

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Driver's License Requirement : Some positions require a current and valid driver's license to operate a motor vehicle.


Do you possess a current and valid driver's license to operate a motor vehicle?

• Yes, I have a current and valid driver's license to operate a motor vehicle, and I am interested in being considered for positions that require a driver's license.
• No, I do not have a current and valid driver's license to operate a motor vehicle, and I am not interested in being considered for positions that require a driver's license.

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Education Requirement: Do you have a High School diploma 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.

• Yes
• No

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Specialized Experience Requirement: In addition to graduation from high school or equivalent, this position requires 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. Examples of a "legal setting" include the Department of the Attorney General, Prosecutor's Office, private attorney's office, legal department in a financial institution or trust company, appeals board, title or escrow company, etc.

Have you worked in a court or legal setting for at least one (1) year?

• Yes
• No

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If you answered "Yes" to the question above, please provide the following information for EACH position where the primary function of your job involved preparing and/or processing legal forms and documents in court proceedings.

1) Employer name
2) Official job title
3) Dates of employment (From: Month/Year, To: Month/Year)
4) Number of hours worked per week;
5) A detailed description of the kinds of legal forms and documents you worked with and the extent of your involvement in preparing and/or processing these legal forms and documents.

Note: Do NOT use vague terms such as "legal documents" to describe the forms and documents you worked with.
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Courtroom Experience Requirement: In addition to one (1) year of Specialized Experience, this position requires six (6) months of work performed in a courtroom setting with the responsibility of authoring the official permanent record of court proceedings, or experience as a litigation attorney or paralegal with responsibility for documenting significant contents and outcomes of courtroom proceedings. At least six (6) months of the experience must have been comparable to that performed by a District Court Clerk I or Circuit Court Clerk I.

Do you have at least six (6) months of experience in a courtroom setting comparable to the next lower level District Court Clerk I or Circuit Court Clerk I?

• Yes
• No

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Courtroom Experience: If you answered "Yes" to the question above, please provide a description of your courtroom duties and in what job you gained the experience.
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Educational Substitutions for Specialized Experience: Please refer to the job posting for a list of allowable substitutions for experience. Which of the following best describes your educational training? Check all that apply.

Note: If needed, a legible copy of your official transcript may be requested to verify your education.

• Education at an accredited college or university in a paralegal, legal studies, law program or a closely related field.
• 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.
• Not applicable.

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Educational Substitutions for Specialized Experience: If you are not substituting your education for experience, please skip this question. If you are substituting your education for experience but have not yet graduated, please provide the program of study, total number of completed college credits, and the name of the accredited college or university you are attending, OR if you have graduated, please provide the type of degree conferred/major and the name of the accredited college or university you attended.
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IMPORTANT NOTE: Before submitting your application, be sure to review your application for completeness and accuracy. Your examination score will be based on the information you have provided on your application and this supplemental questionnaire. Therefore, it is important that you provide the name of your employer, your official job title, dates of employment (from-to, month/year), hours worked per week, and a detailed description of your duties for each job listed on your application. Failure to provide sufficient detailed information may result in your application being rejected or receiving a lower score.

Do not submit an online or hard copy resume in place of the application or supplemental questionnaire. If you choose to submit a resume in addition to your application, be sure the name of your employer, your official job title, dates of employment (from-to, month/year), hours worked per week, and a detailed description of your duties are included in the resume.

• I have read the above statement and understand that failure to provide sufficient detailed information may result in my application being rejected or receiving a lower examination score.

Required Question