Paralegal Assistant II - Kapolei, Oahu

Hawai`i State Judiciary; Kapolei (HI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Hawai`i State Judiciary seeks a Paralegal Assistant II to support attorneys and judges with complex paralegal tasks. The role includes legal research, drafting and checking documents and forms, and assisting in various related duties as assigned.

Four years of general paralegal experience and one year of specialized experience are required. Substitutions by accredited programs may apply as listed in the posting, with transcripts provided if education is used.

Qualifications

• Four years of progressively responsible paralegal work experience with knowledge of legal terminology and forms.
• One year of progressively responsible paralegal work experience with knowledge of the court system, legal analysis and research.
• Education may substitute for experience: Legal Secretary curriculum for one year; Paralegal/Legal Assistant training (60 credits) for four years; School of Law for all required experience.

Responsibilities

• Performs difficult and complex paralegal work in support of attorneys or judges involving legal research, drafting and checking documents and forms, and assisting in various other areas as assigned.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Skills

Legal terminology

Legal research methods

Court rules and procedures

Legal writing

Reading and understanding laws

Education

Accredited Legal Secretary curriculum

Accredited Paralegal/Legal Assistant program (60 credits)

Accredited School of Law

Job description

Recruitment Number 26-189JC, Paralegal Assistant II, SR-20, Kapolei, Oahu.

Performs difficult and complex paralegal work in support of attorneys or judges involving legal research, drafting and checking documents and forms, and assisting in various other areas as assigned; 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.

Specialized Experience

One (1) year of progressively responsible paralegal work experience which demonstrated knowledge of the court system and the ability to perform legal analysis and research; and prepare drafts, outlines or summaries of legal subjects, laws, statutes, briefs and other legal documents.

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 and Specialized 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.