LEGAL CLERK - OAHU (OHHI)

State of Hawaiʻi; Hawaii; On-site; USD 45,242 - 57,284; Full time

Job summary

A governmental agency in Hawaii is seeking a qualified applicant for legal clerical work. The position involves preparing, processing, and filing legal documents, with a salary range of $4,054 to $5,133 per month. Applicants must have legal authorization to work in the U.S. and two years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Two years of legal clerical work experience.
• Legal Authorization to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, process, and file complex legal documents.
• Prioritize assignments to meet deadlines.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Knowledge of legal terminology

Ability to type at 40 net words per minute

Effective communication

Job description

Overview

Recruitment Number OHHI-25152 – Department of Commerce & Consumer Affairs – Operation Hire Hawaii (OH-HI) project: expedited hiring process to fast‑track qualified applicants throughout Hawai’i. All applicants must pass a Legal Authorization review. The current vacancy is located in Downtown.

Responsibilities

• Independently perform a wide variety of legal clerical work in support of attorneys, primarily involving the preparation, processing and filing of complex legal and court documents.
• Prioritize assignments to complete preparation and processing of legal documents within frequent time constraints and established deadlines.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Legal Authorization to work in the United States – citizens, nationals, permanent resident aliens of the United States, or eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment.
• Two (2) years of progressively responsible legal clerical work experience involving preparing, typing, processing and filing legal documents.
• Knowledge of legal terminology, court functions, court document preparation, processing and filing practices and procedures.
• Ability to prepare, process and file a variety of legal and court documents in proper format, carry out legal office clerical routines, communicate effectively, and type accurately at 40 net words per minute.
• Relevant substitutions as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements apply.

Salary

$4,054 to $5,133 per month (SR‑14, Step C to I). Hiring rates will be based on availability of funds, applicant qualifications, and other relevant factors.

EEO Statement

The State of Hawai‘i complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodations, please call 808‑587‑0936 for assistance.

Application Process

Applications received for this recruitment will be reviewed for Legal Authorization to work in the U.S. All applicants who pass the Legal Authorization review will be referred to the hiring department for consideration and an initial review of the application. Applicants who meet the initial review requirements at the departmental level may be contacted by the hiring program for an interview. All applicants interviewed by the hiring program will be notified of their selection or non‑selection by the department. The application referral and potential interview conducted at the departmental level does not imply that applicants have met all Minimum Qualification Requirements. A thorough review of all applications received will be conducted by the Department of Human Resources Development and all applicants will be notified of the final disposition.