District Court Clerk II (DL) - Kapolei, Oahu

District Court Clerk II (DL) - Kapolei, Oahu

Salary

$4,563.00 Monthly

Location

Kapolei

Job Type

Various

Job Number

26-240NM

Department

1st Circuit

Opening Date

11/01/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

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Position Specific Description

Recruitment Number 26-240NM, District Court Clerk II (DL), SR-17, Kapolei, Oahu.

Effective November 1, 2026, the salary for District Court Clerk II positions include a temporary monthly differential of $370 in addition to the base salary.

Note: This position requires a current and valid driver's license to operate a motor vehicle.

Summary of Duties

This is a hybrid position that independently performs courtroom clerical and administrative responsibilities encompassing the functions of both a District Court Clerk and a Court Bailiff.

The position performs courtroom clerical and administrative duties for District Court traffic, criminal, and civil proceedings. Responsibilities include preparing, processing, and maintaining official court records, judgments, minutes, calendars, and related legal documents; reviewing filings for compliance with applicable statutes, court rules, and procedures; and accurately documenting court proceedings, appearances, pleas, dispositions, and judicial actions. Administers oaths to witnesses and interpreters and exercises independent judgment in determining what information constitutes the official court record.

The position also performs Court Bailiff duties, providing courtroom support to judges, maintaining courtroom security and order, managing defendants in custody, calling cases, and operating electronic audio and video recording equipment. Additional responsibilities include coordinating interpreter services and special court sessions and providing procedural information and assistance to judges, attorneys, court personnel, and the public.

The position may be assigned to provide courtroom services at various District Court locations throughout the First Circuit, including Honolulu, Ewa, Waianae, Kaneohe, and Wahiawa. Requires the ability to travel and drive judges, court personnel, and/or oneself to court locations as assigned.

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 skills may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.

Specialized 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.

Courtroom Experience: Six (6) months of work performed in a courtroom setting with the responsibility of authoring the official permanent record of court proceedings, or experience as a litigation attorney or paralegal with responsibility for documenting significant contents and outcomes of courtroom proceedings. The courtroom experience must have been comparable to that performed by a District Court Clerk I or Circuit Court Clerk I.

Substitutions Allowed:

Substitution of Education for Specialized Experience:

1. Education at an accredited college or university in a paralegal, legal studies, law program, or a closely related field may be substituted on the basis of fifteen (15) semester credits for six (6) months of Specialized Experience up to a maximum of one (1) year.

2. Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Criminal Justice, Political Science, or a closely related field may be substituted for one (1) year of Specialized Experience.

Note: There is no educational substitution for the Courtroom Experience requirement.

Skill Requirement: Applicants must possess the ability to type at a rate of 40 net words per minute.

License Requirement: Applicants must possess a current and valid drivers license to operate a motor vehicle.

Lautenberg Amendment - Firearms: The Lautenberg Amendment to the Federal Gun Control Act prohibits the State from allowing individuals convicted of a misdemeanor or felony crime of domestic violence to possess firearms or ammunition as part of their assigned job duties. Possession includes carrying, using, or having access to a firearm or ammunition. The individual selected for this District Court Clerk position will be subject to screening for qualifying domestic violence convictions prior to employment and/or assignment to duties involving firearms or ammunition.

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.

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Civil service employees are eligible for a range of benefits, including, but not limited to, the following:

• Up to 13 paid holidays each year, and 14 during election years

• Up to 21 vacation leave days per year

• Up to 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

Judiciary employees may also be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information: https://studentaid.gov/

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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.

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Education Requirement: Do you have a High School diploma or equivalent? Excess 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.

• Yes
• No

02

Typing Skill Requirement: Applicants must possess the ability to type 40 net words per minute. Are you able to type 40 words per minute?

• Yes
• No

03

Drivers License Requirement: This position requires a current and valid drivers license to operate a motor vehicle. Do you possess a current and valid drivers license to operate a motor vehicle?

• Yes
• No

04

Specialized Experience Requirement: This position requires 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. Examples of a "legal setting" include the Department of the Attorney General, Prosecutors Office, private attorneys office, legal department in a financial institution or trust company, appeals board, title or escrow company, etc.

Have you worked in a court or legal setting for at least one (1) year?

• Yes
• No

05

If you answered "Yes" to the question above, please provide the following information for EACH position where the primary function of your job involved preparing and/or processing legal forms and documents in court proceedings.

1) Employer name

2) Official job title

3) Dates of employment (From: Month/Year, To: Month/Year)

4) Number of hours worked per week;

5) A detailed description of the kinds of legal forms and documents you worked with and the extent of your involvement in preparing and/or processing these legal forms and documents.

Note: Do NOT use vague terms such as "legal documents" to describe the forms and documents you worked with.

06

Educational Substitutions for Specialized Experience: Please refer to the job posting for a list of allowable educational substitutions for Specialized Experience. Which of the following best describes your educational background? Check all that apply.

Note: A legible copy of your official transcript may be requested to verify your education.

• Education at an accredited college or university in a paralegal, legal studies, law program or a closely related field.
• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Criminal Justice, Political Science, or a closely related field.
• Not applicable.

07

Educational Substitutions for Specialized Experience: If you are not using education to substitute for Specialized Experience, please skip this question.

If you are using education to substitute for Specialized Experience:

If you have not graduated: Provide your program of study, the total number of college credits completed, and the name of the accredited college or university you are attending.

If you have graduated: Provide the type of degree conferred, your major, and the name of the accredited college or university from which you graduated.

08

Courtroom Experience Requirement: In addition to one (1) year of Specialized Experience, this position requires six (6) months of work performed in a courtroom setting with the responsibility of authoring the official permanent record of court proceedings, or experience as a litigation attorney or paralegal with responsibility for documenting significant contents and outcomes of courtroom proceedings. The courtroom experience must have been comparable to that performed by a District Court Clerk I or Circuit Court Clerk I.

Do you have at least six (6) months of the courtroom experience described above?

• Yes
• No

09

Courtroom Experience Requirement: If you answered "Yes" to the question above, please provide a description of your courtroom responsibilities and duties in detail, including the job title and employer where you gained this experience. If none, enter "N/A."

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IMPORTANT NOTE: Before submitting your application, carefully review it for completeness and accuracy. The information provided in your application and supplemental questionnaire will be used to determine whether you meet the minimum qualification requirements for this recruitment. Therefore, be sure to provide the following information for each job listed on your application:

1) Name of employer

2) Official job title

3) Dates of employment (from-to, month/year)

4) Hours worked per week

5) Detailed description of your duties

6) Failure to provide sufficient detail may result in your application being rejected.

Do not submit an online or hard-copy resume in place of the application or supplemental questionnaire. If you choose to submit a resume in addition to your application, be sure it includes all of the information listed above for each position.

• I have read and understand the above statement, including that failure to provide sufficient detailed information may result in my application being rejected.

Required Question

Employer Hawai`i State Judiciary

Address 426 Queen Street, First Floor

Honolulu, Hawaii, 96813

Phone (808)539-4949

1 (800) 493-9298

Website http://www.courts.state.hi.us