Paralegal Assistant II – Litigation & Case Management

City and County of Honolulu; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

City and County of Honolulu is seeking a Para-Legal Assistant II to support Deputies Corporation Counsel with administrative hearings and appeals, drafting legal advice and opinions, and defending the City in litigation before the State and Federal courts. You will organize case files, manage deadlines, conduct legal research, and prepare legal documents to keep matters moving toward resolution.

This role requires strong attention to detail, professional communication, and the ability to work

Qualifications

• Equivalent to graduation from high school.
• Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience involving the research, application, interpretation or explanation of laws, rules and regulations, two (2) of which shall have demonstrated a thorough working knowledge of legal procedures and terminology and the drafting, review and processing of legal papers and documents in a law office.
• Substitution: Relevant education and training from a regionally-accredited college or university in a paralegal, legal assistant or law program may be used to substitute for some of the required general experience involving the research, application, interpretation or explanation of laws, rules and regulations. The amount of time credited for the substitution will be dependent on the specific program you completed.
• There is no substitution for the required work experience in a law office.
• Some examples of relevant programs may include:
• Paralegal Studies certification program
• Associate's degree in a Paralegal Studies or Legal Assistant program
• Bachelor's degree in Legal Studies
• Juris Doctorate in Law
• Education Verification: Education information must be listed clearly on your application. If available, please attach a legible electronic copy of your diploma, official transcripts, and/or applicable foreign credential evaluation to your application. As part of the hiring process, you may be asked to furnish documentation to verify your education to move forward for further consideration.

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

Skills

Legal terminology

Legal research

Rules of evidence

Legal writing

Document drafting

Reviewing case materials

Analyzing laws

Summarizing information

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Confidentiality

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Paralegal studies certification

Associate/Bachelor in Paralegal Studies or Legal Assistant

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 and appeals, drafting legal advice and opinions, and defending the City in litigation before the State and Federal courts. You will organize case files, manage deadlines, conduct legal research, and prepare legal documents to keep matters moving toward resolution.

This role requires strong attention to detail, professional communication, and the ability to work