LAND COURT DOCUMENT RECEIVING CLERK I - DOWNTOWN, OAHU

Recruitment Number 23-0671 

Salary:  $4,199 to $5,308 per month (SR-17, Step C to I)

Note: Hiring rates will be based on availability of funds, the applicant's qualifications, and other relevant factors.

This continuous recruitment may be closed at any time.   The notice of the last day to file applications will be posted on the State of Hawaii's Civil Service Job Opportunities Listing page of our website.

This position is with The Bureau of Conveyances, in the Receiving Section of the Land Court Branch.  The primary purpose of this position is to independently receive and examine all legal documents, instruments and maps presented for registration pursuant to Chapters 501, 502 and other related sections of the Hawaii Revised Statues, Rules of the Land Court and Hawaii Administrative Rules. To qualify, you must meet all of the following requirements:

Education: Graduation from high school. 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: ONE (1) YEAR of responsible work experience which has demonstrated progressively responsible work experience in general office practices and procedures.

Specialized Experience: THREE (3) YEARS of progressively responsible work experience involving checking; reviewing; extracting information from legal documents and/or records dealing with real property ownership or transactions and determining and collecting taxes due.

Substitutions Allowed:
a.  Excess Specialized Experience of the type and quality described above may be substituted for General Experience on a year-for-year basis.
b. Training and an accredited law school maybe substituted for Specialized Experience on a year for year basis.


The information provided above represents a summary of the complete Minimum Qualification Requirements. To view the Requirements in their entirety, please CLICK HERE.

The State of Hawai'i complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities.  If you require reasonable accommodations in completing an application, any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the selection process, please call 808-587-0936 for assistance.
 
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TESTING INFORMATION
The examination for this recruitment will be conducted on an unassembled basis where the examination score is based on an evaluation and rating of your education and experience. It is therefore important that your employment application provide a clear and detailed description of the duties and responsibilities of each position you held.
 
In-person interviews and/or further testing in Hawaii may be required at the discretion of the hiring agency. If in-person interviews and/or further testing is a requirement, applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements and are referred to the vacancy must be available to participate in person and at their own expense in this required phase of the selection process.
 
Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible. In addition to employment availability and score, the referral of qualified applicants may be based upon other factors including date of receipt of application.
 
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