Legal Clerk I: Case Files & E-Filing

City and County of Honolulu; Hawaii; On-site; USD 39,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Retirement plan

Career development

Generous time off

Job summary

The City and County of Honolulu seeks a Legal Clerk I to support Deputy Prosecuting Attorneys in handling criminal cases. You will organize case files, prepare documents, perform e-filing, and coordinate with court personnel to track hearings and schedules.

Requirements include high school diploma or equivalent and one year six months of clerical experience, with typing at 40 wpm. This is a fast-paced, detail-oriented role with strong confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Equivalent to graduation from high school.
• One year and six months of clerical experience, six months of which must be in a law office.

Responsibilities

• Process incoming cases and organize physical working case files.
• Maintain, update, and correct electronic and physical case files.
• Prepare, format, proofread, and finalize legal documents for attorney review.
• Perform electronic filing (e-filing) with the courts and distribute documents.
• Coordinate with court personnel on hearings, trial schedules, and case updates.
• Manage calendars and provide schedule updates to DPAs.

Skills

Legal terminology

Attention to detail

Typing 40 wpm

Dependability

Court processes

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

E-filing systems

Word processing

Computers

Job description

The City and County of Honolulu seeks a Legal Clerk I to support Deputy Prosecuting Attorneys in handling criminal cases. You will organize case files, prepare documents, perform e-filing, and coordinate with court personnel to track hearings and schedules.

Requirements include high school diploma or equivalent and one year six months of clerical experience, with typing at 40 wpm. This is a fast-paced, detail-oriented role with strong confidentiality.