Legal Clerk: Court Documents & Filing Specialist

State of Hawaiʻi

Honolulu (HI)

On-site

USD 45,000 - 57,000

Full time

5 days ago
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Job summary

State of Hawaii is seeking a Legal Clerk to support the Attorney General with a range of clerical tasks. The role involves preparing, processing and filing complex legal documents with courts and quasi-judicial bodies, while prioritizing workload to meet tight deadlines.

The ideal candidate has at least two years of legal clerical experience and can type 40 net words per minute, with strong knowledge of legal terminology and procedures.

Qualifications

  • Two (2) years of progressively responsible legal clerical work experience involving preparing, typing, processing and filing legal documents.
  • Knowledge of legal terminology, court functions, and legal document formats and procedures.
  • Ability to prepare and file legal documents accurately and within deadlines.
  • Proficiency in typing and general office software with attention to detail.
  • Substitutions may apply as described in the minimum requirements.
  • Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications for the position.

Responsibilities

  • Independently perform a wide variety of legal clerical tasks to support attorneys.
  • Prepare, process and file complex legal and court documents with courts or boards.
  • Prioritize assignments to meet deadlines and ensure accurate document handling.
  • Perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Legal terminology
Court functions
Legal documents
Legal and office procedures
Grammar and punctuation
Document processing
Filing procedures
Typing 40 wpm

Job description

State of Hawaii is seeking a Legal Clerk to support the Attorney General with a range of clerical tasks. The role involves preparing, processing and filing complex legal documents with courts and quasi-judicial bodies, while prioritizing workload to meet tight deadlines.

The ideal candidate has at least two years of legal clerical experience and can type 40 net words per minute, with strong knowledge of legal terminology and procedures.

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