What are the responsibilities and job description for the Judicial Clerk II position at Hawaii State Judiciary?
Position Specific Description
- Salary rate effective July 1, 2026
Summary of Duties
Performs a variety of court clerical work in the preparation, processing, and maintenance of court records for a division within the Circuit, District, Family, Land/Tax Appeal or Appellate Courts; and performs other related 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 skill may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.
General Experience: Two (2) years of general clerical work experience.
Substitutions Allowed:
Substitution of Education for General Experience:
Education at an accredited college or university may be substituted on the basis of 15 semester credits for six (6) months of General Experience up to a maximum of two (2) years.
Skill Requirement: Applicants must possess the ability to type 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.
Selective Certification Requirement - Driver's License: For certain positions, applicants must possess 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 Recruitment@courts.hawaii.gov, 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.