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NEOGOV · 2 months ago

Court Documents Clerk III - Hilo, Hawaii

Hilo

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$4,933/mo - $4,933/mo

3+ years exp

NEOGOV is part of the Hawai`i State Judiciary, which is seeking a Court Documents Clerk III. The role involves receiving and reviewing court documents for compliance, assisting attorneys with filing procedures, and supervising lower-level clerks.

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Responsibilities

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

Supervises and participates in the work of lower level court documents receiving clerks

Performs other duties as required

Qualification

Legal document processingCourt procedures knowledgeClerical experienceVerbal communicationAttention to detail

Required

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 (for all levels, 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

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