Paralegal Assistant I - Kapolei, Oahu

Hawai`i State Judiciary; Kapolei (HI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Hawaii State Judiciary in Kapolei is seeking a Paralegal Assistant I (SR-18) to support attorneys and judges with legal research, drafting and reviewing legal documents. The role entails handling moderately difficult tasks under supervision and learning the procedures of the office.

Qualification: Four years of paralegal experience or substitutions per education; knowledge of legal terminology, court rules, and the ability to maintain legal records and reports.

Qualifications

• Four (4) years of progressive paralegal experience or substitute education for experience as allowed.
• Knowledge of legal terminology, forms, and court procedures.
• Ability to read and understand laws, statutes, rules, and legal documents.

Responsibilities

• Performs moderately difficult paralegal work in support of attorneys or judges with legal research, drafting, and document checking.
• Assists in handling complex tasks under supervision or for learning purposes.
• Performs related duties as required.

Skills

Legal research

Legal terminology

Drafting documents

Attention to detail

Interviews

Education

Paralegal/Legal Assistant training program

Legal Secretary curriculum

School of Law graduate

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:

1. Graduation from an accredited Legal Secretary curriculum may be substituted for one (1) year of General Experience.
2. 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.
3. Graduation from an accredited School of Law may be substituted for all of the required General Experience.

Education: If you are using education as a substitute for experience, you must submit a copy of your transcript(s) or diploma(s) at the time of application. If you are selected for a position, we will request an official transcript (not a copy) at a later date. The official transcript must indicate completion of the training and/or the awarding of the appropriate degree.