Senior Paralegal Assistant - Litigation Support

City and County of Honolulu; Hawaii; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous time off

Health coverage

Retirement plan

Career development

Job summary

City and County of Honolulu seeks a Para-Legal Assistant III to support Deputies Corporation Counsel in complex litigation, organize case files, manage deadlines, and draft legal documents. The role requires strong legal research, writing, and coordination across departments.

You will assist with depositions, discovery, and exhibits, ensuring timely filings and adherence to court rules, with a comprehensive benefits package and a competitive salary commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• US work eligibility at time of application.
• Experience supporting attorneys in litigation and document drafting.
• Knowledge of legal procedures, rules, and filing requirements.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate depositions, subpoenas, discovery, and communications with courts and counsel.
• Conduct legal research and verify citations using legal databases.
• Prepare exhibits, witness lists, and materials for hearings and trials.
• Assist with drafting opinions, legal documents, ordinances, and legislative testimony.
• Ensure pleadings and documents are timely filed and compliant with rules.

Skills

Legal research

Document drafting

Case file management

Deadline management

Litigation support

Interviewing

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Lexis/Westlaw

Job description

City and County of Honolulu seeks a Para-Legal Assistant III to support Deputies Corporation Counsel in complex litigation, organize case files, manage deadlines, and draft legal documents. The role requires strong legal research, writing, and coordination across departments.

You will assist with depositions, discovery, and exhibits, ensuring timely filings and adherence to court rules, with a comprehensive benefits package and a competitive salary commensurate with experience.