Position Specific Description
Recruitment Number 26-188JC, Paralegal Assistant I, SR-18, Kapolei, Oahu.
Summary Of Duties
Performs moderately difficult paralegal work in support of attorneys or judges involving legal research, drafting and checking documents and forms; assists in carrying out the more complex tasks under closer supervision or for the purpose of learning; and performs other related duties as required.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
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.
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 Experience.
Supplemental Information
Any additional information may be attached to your online application, submitted by email to
[email protected], or mailed to the following address: Hawaii State Judiciary, Human Resources Department, 426 Queen Street, First Floor, Honolulu, Hawaii 96813.
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.
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