Hawai`i State Judiciary · 4 months ago
Court Documents Clerk I - Kapolei
Kapolei, HI
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
2+ years expHawai`i State Judiciary is seeking a Court Documents Clerk I to handle the review and entry of court records. The role involves ensuring compliance with legal documents, assisting attorneys, and performing various clerical duties related to court proceedings.
GovernmentLegalNon Profit
Responsibilities
Receives and reviews papers and documents for entry as court records which require substantive examination of a limited degree
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 by statutory publication
Performs other duties as required
Qualification
Required
Graduation from high school or equivalent
Two (2) years of progressively responsible general clerical work experience, which demonstrated the ability to read, and comprehend and apply written directions
Two (2) 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)
The experience must have given the applicant the knowledge of the nature and purpose of legal papers and documents being handled, and determining whether all the required information is present in acceptable form
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
Preferred
Successful completion of a one-year clerical or business curriculum leading to a diploma, certificate or other comparable degree from a business or technical school, community college or other comparable institution above the high school level may be substituted for one (1) year of the General Experience
Successful completion of a two-year clerical or business curriculum leading to a diploma, certificate or other comparable degree from a business or technical school, community college or other comparable institution above the high school level may be substituted for two (2) years of the General Experience
Study at an accredited college or university may be substituted on the basis of one academic year of study for one year of General Experience up to a maximum of two (2) years
Completion of a legal stenographer or legal secretary curriculum from a business or technical school, community college or other comparable institution above the high school level may be substituted for one (1) year of the Specialized Experience
Study at an accredited university or college in para-legal, legal studies, or law program may be substituted for Specialized Experience on a year-for-year basis, up to a maximum of two (2) years
Graduation from an accredited school of law with a Juris Doctor degree may be substituted for three (3) years of Specialized Experience. Applicants possessing this educational qualification are deemed to have met all of the requirements
Company
Hawai`i State Judiciary
State court system
Founded in 1841Honolulu, Hawaii, USA
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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