Paralegal Assistant I: Legal Research & Drafting

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

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.