Paralegal Assistant II: Legal Research & Case Coordination

City and County of Honolulu, HI; Hawaii; On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous time off

Health coverage

Retirement plan

Career development

Job summary

City and County of Honolulu is seeking a Para-Legal Assistant II to support Deputies Corporation Counsel with administrative hearings, legal drafting, and defense in litigation across state and federal courts. You will organize case files, manage deadlines, perform research, and prepare documents and exhibits to keep matters on track.

Education must align with the listed programs; five years of related experience is expected, with substitution options for paralegal programs.

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of legal terminology, court forms, and criminal procedures.
• Experience with legal research, discovery, and fact-finding methods.
• Understanding of the rules of evidence and courtroom proceedings.
• Strong legal writing and document drafting skills.
• Reviewing case materials, including jury-related documents.
• Analysing laws and applying them to specific situations.
• Ability to research, compile, and clearly summarize complex information.
• Clear and professional written and verbal communication skills.
• Effective interviewing and information-gathering techniques.
• Professional interpersonal skills for working with colleagues and the public.
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and handling sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Compile and organize case files, legal materials, exhibits, and discovery documents
• Coordinate with the attorneys to exchange case-related materials
• Conduct legal research and summarize laws, cases, and statutes
• Draft legal correspondence, memoranda, briefs, and related documents
• Prepare materials for administrative hearings, litigation, and appeals
• Track and ensure compliance with court orders, subpoenas and case-related deadlines

Education

Paralegal Studies certification

Associate's degree in Paralegal Studies or Legal Assistant program

Bachelor's degree in Legal Studies

Juris Doctorate in Law

Job description

City and County of Honolulu is seeking a Para-Legal Assistant II to support Deputies Corporation Counsel with administrative hearings, legal drafting, and defense in litigation across state and federal courts. You will organize case files, manage deadlines, perform research, and prepare documents and exhibits to keep matters on track.

Education must align with the listed programs; five years of related experience is expected, with substitution options for paralegal programs.