LEGAL CLERK II (SR-12) [1 vacancy]

City and County of Honolulu•Oahu, HI

About The Position

Defending and Protecting Those Who Serve Our City Behind every exceptional legal team is a skilled legal support professional who knows every file and keeps track of all deadlines. The City and County of Honolulu (City), Department of the Corporation Counsel , Litigation Division is looking for a responsible, detail-oriented legal clerk who works well under pressure and is eager to contribute their legal support skills while working under pressure on some of the most high-profile legal defense cases handled by the City. This is a great opportunity for an organized and proactive professional to strengthen their legal clerical and administrative skills while contributing to the success of the City’s legal defense team.

Requirements

Citizen, national or permanent resident alien of the United States or a non-citizen eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment.
Graduation from high school or equivalent.
Two years of clerical work experience, one of which must have been legal clerical work involving the preparation, typing and processing of a variety of legal forms and documents which required knowledge of common legal terminology, procedures, practices, forms and documents.
Familiarity with legal terminology, legal documents, and court-related procedures.
Experience preparing, processing, proofreading, and organizing legal forms, records, and correspondence.
Strong file management and recordkeeping practices, including maintaining legal case files and tracking case information.
Proficiency using word processing software and computer systems to input, update, retrieve, and manage information.
Strong attention to detail, grammar, spelling, and document accuracy.
Effective communication and customer service skills when working with attorneys, court personnel, witnesses, defendants, City employees, and the public.
Professional judgment and tact when explaining processes, procedures, and policies.
Strong organizational and time management skills in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Experience managing multiple assignments while maintaining accuracy and confidentiality.
Typing proficiency at a rate of 40 net words per minute.

Nice To Haves

Experience with e-filing legal documents
Familiarity with litigation procedures, Rules of Court, service requirements, and court calendaring deadlines.

Responsibilities

Prepare, proofread, edit, and finalize legal forms, pleadings, contracts, correspondence, reports, and related legal documents.
Manage e-filing, maintain court calendars, track deadlines, and coordinate scheduling.
Establish, organize, and maintain legal case files, records, and case status information.
Assist attorneys with trial and hearing preparation by compiling records, gathering documents, and preparing case-related materials.
Maintain witness lists, prepare and track subpoenas, and coordinate travel arrangements for witnesses as needed.