Access to Justice Paralegal Fellow — 1-Year Fellowship

Legal Aid Society of Hawaii; Honolulu (HI); Hybrid; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

401K

Life insurance

Long-term care insurance

Employee assistance plan

Paid time off

Job summary

The Legal Aid Society of Hawaii seeks dedicated individuals for the Access to Justice Paralegal Fellows program on O‘ahu. Fellows assist unrepresented individuals navigating the civil justice system, support intake, and gain hands-on experience in legal services delivery under attorney supervision.

Fellows provide brief legal assistance in the Family Law unit, participate in outreach and education, and help develop self-help tools.

Qualifications

• Good people skills and interest in helping others.
• Good computer skills and ability to work as part of a team.
• Training is provided and no prior law experience is required.
• Ideal for those exploring a career in law and service.

Responsibilities

• Self-Help Center/Access to Justice Rooms: assist unrepresented individuals navigating the civil justice system.
• Direct Client Services with Family Law unit: provide brief legal assistance under supervision.
• Outreach and Education: participate in outreach and help develop self-help tools.

Skills

People skills

Teamwork

Computer skills

Interest in law

Job description

The Legal Aid Society of Hawaii seeks dedicated individuals for the Access to Justice Paralegal Fellows program on O‘ahu. Fellows assist unrepresented individuals navigating the civil justice system, support intake, and gain hands-on experience in legal services delivery under attorney supervision.

Fellows provide brief legal assistance in the Family Law unit, participate in outreach and education, and help develop self-help tools.