Paralegal Assistant I

Hawaii State Judiciary; Kapolei (HI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Hawaii State Judiciary invites applications for Paralegal Assistant I, SR-18, in Kapolei, Oahu. The role performs moderately difficult paralegal work in support of attorneys or judges, including research, drafting and checking documents and forms, while assisting in more complex tasks under supervision or for learning purposes.

Qualified candidates have four years of paralegal experience and strong knowledge of legal terminology, research methods, and court procedures.

Qualifications

• Four years of progressively responsible paralegal work experience as described in the General Experience section.
• Knowledge of legal terminology, legal research methods, and sources of legal information.
• Ability to read and understand laws, statutes, rules and legal documents, and to prepare, process and maintain legal records, forms, documents, and reports.

Responsibilities

• Perform moderately difficult paralegal tasks in support of attorneys/judges, including legal research, drafting and checking documents and forms.
• Assist in carrying out complex tasks under supervision or for learning purposes.

Skills

Legal terminology

Legal research

Legal writing

Interviewing techniques

Education

Legal Secretary program

Paralegal/Legal Assistant program (≥60 credits)

School of Law

Job description

Recruitment Number 26-188JC, Paralegal Assistant I, SR-18, Kapolei, Oahu.Performs moderately difficult paralegal work in support of attorneys or judges involving legal research, drafting and checking documents and forms; assists in carrying out the more complex tasks under closer supervision or for the purpose of learning; and performs other related duties as required.

General Experience

Four (4) years of progressively responsible paralegal work experience which demonstrates that the applicant possesses knowledge of legal terminology and forms; legal research methods and sources of legal information; types of court actions, court rules and procedures; legal writing; interviewing techniques; and that the applicant also has the ability to read and understand laws, statutes, rules and legal documents; understand legal processes and procedures; prepare, process and maintain legal records, forms, documents, reports and correspondence; perform legal research, compile, summarize and digest materials, draft documents, and prepare reports; and follow oral and written instructions.

Substitution of Education for Experience

• Graduation from an accredited Legal Secretary curriculum may be substituted for one (1) year of General Experience.
• Graduation from an accredited Paralegal/Legal Assistant training program with at least 60 semester credits may be substituted for the four (4) years of General Experience requirement.
• Graduation from an accredited School of Law may be substituted for all of the required General Experience.