Legal Assistant II–III: Independent Research & Case Prep

State of Hawai'i; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 52,731 - 69,426; Full time

Job summary

State of Hawai9i, Department of the Attorney General, Child Support Enforcement Agency Division, seeks Legal Assistants II or III to perform substantive legal work under attorney supervision. The work includes research, drafting, and client liaison.

Salary ranges are $4,725 per month (Legal Assistant II) and $5,107 to $6,221 per month (Legal Assistant III); starting pay is at the minimum Step D, with adjustments based on funds and qualifications.

Qualifications

• Four (4) years of progressively responsible administrative, professional or analytical work experience or a bachelor's degree.
• Two (2) years of paralegal work experience for Legal Assistant II.
• Four (4) years of paralegal work experience for Legal Assistant III.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States (Hawaii).
• Substitutions allowed as described in the requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide preliminary legal information and act as conduit between attorneys and clients.
• Perform legal research and prepare summaries of decisions, laws and statutes.
• Prepare cases for court hearings including collection, analysis and evaluation of evidence.
• Draft briefs, memos, legal opinions, stipulations and other documents for review by attorneys.

Skills

Legal research

Legal communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Paralegal experience

Job description

State of Hawai9i, Department of the Attorney General, Child Support Enforcement Agency Division, seeks Legal Assistants II or III to perform substantive legal work under attorney supervision. The work includes research, drafting, and client liaison.

Salary ranges are $4,725 per month (Legal Assistant II) and $5,107 to $6,221 per month (Legal Assistant III); starting pay is at the minimum Step D, with adjustments based on funds and qualifications.