Paralegal: Legal Research, Case Prep & Drafting

County Of Maui; Wailuku (HI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

County of Maui seeks an experienced paralegal to support attorneys by conducting substantial legal research, gathering evidence, and preparing briefs and summaries of laws and procedures. The role involves developing cases, drafting legal documents, and coordinating with witnesses and staff.

Responsibilities include interviewing witnesses, organizing depositions, and assisting attorneys in court with exhibits and testimony, while ensuring compliance with legal standards and precedents for county

Qualifications

• Requires a combination of education and experience in legal assistant/paralegal work including interviewing, legal research, evaluation, and analysis of legal issues.
• Prepares legal reports, documents and correspondence and supports attorneys.
• Must understand legal procedures and be able to explain procedures based on precedents.

Responsibilities

• Perform legal research and prepare summaries of laws, statutes and cases.
• Interview witnesses and appropriate personnel to verify evidence and obtain statements.
• Assist attorneys in court by coordinating exhibits, witnesses and testimony.

Skills

Interviewing

Legal research

Written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration / public administration or related field

Tools

Legal research databases

Job description

County of Maui seeks an experienced paralegal to support attorneys by conducting substantial legal research, gathering evidence, and preparing briefs and summaries of laws and procedures. The role involves developing cases, drafting legal documents, and coordinating with witnesses and staff.

Responsibilities include interviewing witnesses, organizing depositions, and assisting attorneys in court with exhibits and testimony, while ensuring compliance with legal standards and precedents for county