LEGAL CLERK I (SR-10) [6 vacancies]
City and County of Honolulu•Oahu, HI
•Onsite
About The Position
The Department of the Prosecuting Attorney is seeking a Legal Clerk I with foundational legal experience in a law office to support attorneys handling criminal cases. This role is ideal for candidates with exposure to legal terminology, legal documents, court processes, filing systems, and legal office practices, who can thrive under deadlines and maintain accuracy in a high-volume setting.
Requirements
- Work under constant time constraints and strict deadlines
- High level of dependability and reliability
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
- Consistent and reliable work output
- Keyboarding at 40 words per minute
- Citizen, national or permanent resident alien of the United States or a non-citizen eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment.
- Equivalent to graduation from high school. Responsible work experience demonstrating the ability to perform the essential functions of the job may be substituted for education.
- One year and six months of clerical experience, six months of which must have involved clerical and typing work in a law office.
- Familiarity with legal terminology, procedures, forms, and documents
- Experience with legal e-filing systems and legal office practices
- Strong grammar, spelling, and written communication skills
- Typing proficiency of at 40 net words per minute
- Maintain and organize legal records accurately
- Working knowledge of word processing and computer systems
- Basic understanding of the court's actions and related legal process
- Work effectively under deadlines and time constraints
- Communicate professionally with staff, attorneys, and the public
Responsibilities
- Process incoming cases for Deputy Prosecuting Attorneys (DPAs), including creating and organizing physical working case files
- Maintain, update, and correct electronic and physical case files using established legal procedure
- Prepare, format, proofread, and finalize legal documents for attorney review
- Perform electronic filing (e-filing) with the courts and distribute documents to the appropriate parties
- Coordinate with court personnel on hearings, trial schedules, and case updates
- Manage calendars and provide schedule updates to DPAs
Benefits
- Generous time off (up to 21 vacation days, 21 sick leave days, and holidays)
- Comprehensive health coverage
- Retirement plan
- Career development
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
