Family Law Paralegal

The Legal Aid Society of Hawaii; Honolulu (HI); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) matching

Life insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Parental leave

Employee assistance program

Paid time off

Hybrid work hours

Job summary

The Legal Aid Society of Hawaii seeks a Full-Time Family Law Paralegal based in Honolulu. Responsibilities include document preparation, client interviews, home/school visits, and preparing court reports and filings for family law matters. Hybrid work options available.

Minimum requirements include a paralegal background, associate or higher degree, and strong computer skills. A focus on social justice and serving low-income communities is emphasized.

Qualifications

• Paralegal experience strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of child abuse and neglect system preferred; legal/social services experience helpful.
• Experience in case/client management preferred.
• Basic computer skills; proficient with Word, Excel, SharePoint, Teams.

Responsibilities

• Document preparation and filing.
• Interview clients and relevant individuals.
• Conduct home and school visits.
• Write extensive court reports and filings.

Skills

Paralegal experience

Bachelor's degree

Associate degree

Microsoft Office

Independent worker

Cultural sensitivity

Social justice

Reliable transportation

Language bonus

Hawaii driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Family Law Paralegal - Honolulu

The Legal Aid Society of Hawai'i is Hawai'i's oldest and largest non-profit public interest law firm with offices statewide. Through its dedicated staff, Legal Aid helps ensure justice and fairness for all by providing civil legal aid to the most vulnerable in our society.

Positions Description

The Legal Aid Society of Hawaii seeks Full-Time (37.5 hours per week) Family Law Paralegal based out of the Honolulu office. The paralegal may work in all areas of Legal Aid's family law practice including Divorce, Paternity, Adoptions, Guardianships, Guardian Ad Litem in child abuse and Neglect cases, and other general family law matters. Primary responsibilities include document preparation and filing, interviewing clients and other relevant individuals, conducting home and school visits, writing extensive court reports, and preparing and filing various court forms, processing limited direct referral applications, program development and outreach and education.

Compensation

$21.74 - $28.80/hour commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Benefits Include

• Two (2) medical insurance providers offering four (4) different plans from which to select, free single coverage, and employer contribution to premiums share for dependents.
• Dental insurance.
• 401(k) plan with employer matching.
• Life Insurance for employees and dependents.
• Free long-term care and long-term disability insurance.
• Parental leave plan with eight (8) weeks of fully paid leave available after one (1) year of full-time employment.
• Free employee assistance plan - up to six (6) sessions per year also available for household members.
• Paid time off includes twenty-one (21) days of vacation, twelve (12) sick days, one (1) personal day, and fourteen (14) paid holidays annually (fifteen (15) during Election Year) with additional paid bereavement and jury duty leave.

Hybrid work hours are available, subject to program and office needs. Hybrid working conditions are subject to change.

The Legal Aid Society of Hawaii is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, disability, age, gender, gender identity, political affiliation, or religion. More information about Legal Aid can be found at www.legalaidhawaii.org

All candidates should meet the following minimum requirements:

• Passing necessary state and federal background checks.
• Ability to work independently under the supervision of one or more attorneys.
• Bachelor's degree preferred, but at a minimum applicants should have an Associate's degree or equivalent from two-year College or technical school or equivalent experience.
• Paralegal experience strongly preferred.
• Knowledge and professional experience with the child abuse and neglect system from either a legal, social services, or investigative perspective strongly preferred;
• Experience in case/client management strongly preferred;
• Basic computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office program (Word, Excel, SharePoint, Teams), required.
• Able to work collaboratively and maintain good working relationships in small working group.
  
• Culturally sensitive and able to work well with diverse, low-income populations, and familiarity with local community needs strongly preferred.
• Demonstrable commitment to social justice or experience working with disadvantaged and/or low-income population, or issues affecting low-income populations preferred.
• Able to perform multiple tasks with attention to detail.
• Sensitivity to resource limitations.
• Able to work under pressure in an empathetic and professional manner.
• Access to an automobile or other means of reliable transportation on a daily basis required.
• Fluency in a language other than English is a plus, but not required.
• Valid Hawaii Driver’s License, valid registration and insurance and access to a vehicle on a regular basis.