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- Position Specific Description
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Recruitment Number 23-078JCK, District Court Clerk I (Lautenberg), SR-15, Kaua`i.
- Summary of Duties
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Authors the official court record in a court of limited jurisdiction for District Court traffic and criminal arraignment or civil small claims court proceedings; prepares documents ordered by the court; and performs other duties as required.
- Minimum Qualification Requirements
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Education Requirement: Graduation from high school or equivalent. Excess experience of the type and quality 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.
General Experience: Two (2) years of progressively responsible work experience which involved operation of a typewriter in the performance of a variety of clerical tasks which demonstrated knowledge of office practices and procedures; grammar, word usage and spelling; and use of standard office machines.
Specialized Experience: Two (2) years of responsible work experience in a court or legal setting which included the preparation and/or processing of legal forms and documents. Such experience must have given the applicant knowledge of the nature and purpose of legal forms and documents being handled; determining the type of information or action necessary for processing of these legal forms and documents; and determining the contents of the official permanent record.
Substitutions Allowed:
Substitution of Education for General Experience:
1. Successful completion of a one-year clerical or business 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 General Experience.
2. Successful completion of a two-year clerical or business curriculum 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 General Experience.
3. Study at an accredited college or university in a baccalaureate degree program may be substituted on the basis of one (1) academic year of study for one (1) year of General Experience, up to a maximum of two (2) years.
Substitution of Education for Specialized Experience:1. Successful completion of a legal stenographer or legal secretary curriculum at an accredited community college, business school or other comparable institution above the high school level, may be substituted for one (1) year of Specialized Experience.
2. Study at an accredited university or college in a para-legal program may be substituted for Specialized Experience on a year-for-year basis, up to a maximum of two (2) years.
3. Successful study at an accredited school of law may be substituted for Specialized Experience on a year-for-year basis, up to a maximum of two (2) years.
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’s 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.
Qualification for Firearms (Lautenberg): For this position, 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
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Any additional information may be attached to your online application, submitted by email to [email protected], or mailed to the following address: Hawai`i State Judiciary, Human Resources Department, 426 Queen Street, First Floor, Honolulu, Hawai`i 96813.
Education: If you are using education as a substitute for experience, you must submit a copy of your official transcripts or diploma at the time of application. If you are selected, you will need an official transcript (not a copy) indicating the completion of the training 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:
- 13 paid holidays each year, and 14 during election years
- 21 vacation leave days per year
- 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
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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.
- 13 paid holidays each year, and 14 during election years
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Temporary Positions: Do you want to be considered for full-time temporary positions?- Yes
- No
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Self-Certification Statement for Typing:
Applicants must possess the ability to perform a range of typing tasks. To qualify for this position, you must be able to type straight copy at a rate of 40 net words per minute.I understand that my typing proficiency may be evaluated by the appointing authority, and the Judiciary Human Resources Department reserves the right to test me.
Are you able to type 40 words per minute?
- Yes
- No
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Education Requirement: Do you have a High School diploma or GED?- Yes
- No
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Minimum Qualification Requirements: This position requires graduation from high school and two (2) years of responsible work experience which involved operation of a typewriter in the performance of a variety of clerical tasks which demonstrated knowledge of office practices and procedures; grammar, word usage and spelling; and use of standard office machines.In addition, you must possess two (2) years of responsible work experience in a court or legal setting which included the preparation and/or processing of legal forms and documents. Such experience must have given you knowledge of the nature and purpose of legal forms and documents being handled; determining the type of information or action necessary for processing of these legal forms and documents; and determining the contents of the official permanent record.
I understand that by answering the following questions, I am attesting that I have read the education and experience requirements above and have the required education and experience for District Court Clerk I.
- I have the required experience.
- I do not have the required experience.
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Starting with the most recent, please list all employment periods from the “Work Experience” section of your application that you feel qualifies for District Court Clerk I by following the example below:Example:
A. Hawaii State Judiciary/District Court; Judicial Clerk III; 7/02 to present; 40 hrs/wk.
B. Able, Baker, Charlie, and Dave, LLP.; Legal Assistant; 4/99 to 7/02; 20 hrs/wk.
C. John Doe, Attorney; Paralegal; 10/90 to 4/99; 40 hrs/wk.06
List the letter, e.g., A., B., C., of the employer and name the types of legal forms and documents that you prepared and/or processed and describe in detail your duties and responsibilities in handling these forms and documents. NOTE: Do not use vague terms such as “legal documents” to describe the forms and documents that you prepared and/or processed.07
List the letter, e.g., A., B., C., of the employer and please explain your duties and responsibilities which required knowledge and application of statutes, ordinances, rules and/or regulations pertaining to court procedures.08
List the letter, e.g., A., B., C., of the employer and please explain how you were responsible for determining the contents of the official permanent record.Examples of work experience which involved determining the contents of the official permanent record include receiving, examining, and analyzing documents presented for entry as court records in legal proceedings; reviewing documents, such as judgments, decrees, orders, decisions, findings and rulings, etc., to ascertain compliance with and conformity to all statutory and procedural requirements; and taking and recording dispositions of court proceedings.
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Substitution of Education for Experience: Education may be used as a substitution for part or all of the required General and/or Specialized experience as outlined on the job posting. Please select the statement that best describes your education.In order to be given credit for your education, you must scan and attach the document or mail a copy of your official transcripts to the following address:
Hawai`i State Judiciary
Human Resources Department
426 Queen Street, First Floor
Honolulu, Hawai`i 96813- 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.
- 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.
- Study at an accredited college or university in a baccalaureate program.
- Completion of a legal stenographer or legal secretary curriculum in a school above the high school level.
- Study at an accredited college or university in a para-legal program.
- Study at an accredited school of law.
- None of the above.
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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 with 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 indicated 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.
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