District Court Clerk I

Job Description

District Court Clerk I – Kapolei, Oahu | Hawai`i State Judiciary Careers

The Tone:
This is an early career position at Hawai`i State Judiciary Careers, located in Kapolei, Oahu. The Hawai`i State Judiciary is a governmental organization dedicated to administering justice and upholding the law within the state. This role is crucial for accurately creating and maintaining the official court record and preparing necessary documents for various District Court proceedings, ensuring the smooth operation of the judicial process.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Location: In-person, Kapolei, HI

• Mission: Authors the official court record and prepares documents for District Court traffic, criminal arraignment, or civil small claims court proceedings.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Authors: Authors the official court record for District Court traffic and criminal arraignment proceedings.
• Authors: Authors the official court record for District Court civil small claims court proceedings.
• Prepares: Prepares documents ordered by the court.
• Performs: Performs other duties as required.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-Level. Graduation from high school or equivalent.
• 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.
• Skills: Ability to type at a rate of 40 net words per minute.
• Bonus: Education at an accredited college or university in a paralegal, legal studies, law program, or a closely related field may substitute for experience. A Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Criminal Justice, Political Science, or a closely related field may substitute for one year of specialized experience. Some positions may require a current and valid driver’s license, and certain positions require qualification to possess firearm or ammunition in accordance with state and federal laws.