Legal Clerk IV - SR-16

County of Hawaii (HI)•Hilo, HI

69d

About The Position

Supervises and participates in the legal clerical and office services functions of a legal section and typically performs the most difficult assignments pertinent thereto; and performs other related duties as required. There is one (1) immediate permanent full-time vacancy with the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney - East Hawai'i Clerical Unit in Hilo. May be eligible to receive a $3,000 Recruitment Incentive. Conditions apply. (Appointment may be made at any rate within the salary range advertised above at which appropriate qualified applicants can be recruited. Starting salary will be based on the qualifications of the person selected.) The eligible list may be used for other permanent and temporary vacancies as they arise during the life of the list. Temporary appointment may lead to conversion to permanent appointment.

Requirements

graduation from high school, and
four (4) years of progressively responsible legal clerical work experience involving the preparation, typing, and processing of a variety of legal forms and documents which required substantive knowledge of legal terminology, procedures, practices, forms, and documents, and
demonstrated supervisory aptitude, and
possession of a valid State of Hawai`i driver's license (Class 3) or any other valid comparable driver's license at time of filing, as applicable to the position. You will be required to submit your valid driver's license at time of hire, if the position requires a driver's license. (The immediate vacancy with the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney does not require a valid driver's license.)
Supervisory aptitude is the ability or potential of an individual to perform supervisory duties as demonstrated: by the successful completion of regular or special assignments which involve some supervisory responsibilities or aspects, by serving as a group or team leader, or in similar work in which opportunities for demonstrating supervisory capabilities exist, by completion of training courses in supervision accompanied by application of supervisory skills in work assignments, or by favorable appraisals by a supervisor indicating the possession of supervisory potential.
Legal Secretary of Paralegal Certificate from an accredited college or university may be substituted for six (6) months of the required legal clerical experience;
an Associates degree or higher from an accredited college or university may be substituted for lack of the required legal clerical experience on a year for year basis (examples: 30 college credits can be substituted for one (1) year of the required legal clerical experience, an Associates degree can be substituted for two (2) years of the required legal clerical experience, and a baccalaureate degree or higher can be substituted for four (4) years of the required legal clerical experience). (Scan and attach a copy of your official college transcript to be credited for the substitution of legal clerical experience.)
Knowledge of: legal terminology; form, content, and use of legal documents; legal process, procedures, and precedents; the various types of court actions and associated processes; filing systems of legal records; computer-based information systems; grammar, spelling, and word usage; law office practices and procedures.
Ability to: supervise the work of subordinates engaged in legal clerical activities; locate and abstract data from legal files and records; establish systems of legal records; train subordinates in the use of computer equipment and in carrying out work processes; work within constant time constraints and deadlines; prepare reports; Prepare and type or keyboard documents, standard forms needed for specific legal actions, and other materials accurately; applicants may be required to demonstrate ability by satisfactorily passing a performance exercise at the time of interview; as applicable to the position, take and transcribe notes accurately; applicants may be required to demonstrate ability by satisfactorily passing a performance exercise at the time of interview; deal effectively with employees, attorneys, court personnel, and the public.
Persons seeking appointment to positions in this class must meet the health and physical condition standards deemed necessary and proper to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

Responsibilities

Supervises and participates in providing a variety of legal clerical work in support of staff attorneys.
Supervises the maintenance of case files and systems of legal records.
Coordinates work of section with court personnel, other sections, and with other agencies.
Determines work priorities and reassigns work to meet schedules, deadlines, or changing work requirements.
Assigns legal clerk to assist attorneys.
Prepares weekly schedule for staff attorneys for court appearances in Hilo and rural district courts.
Prepares calendar of trial cases.
Researches files and references to locate or abstract information needed for use in court by staff attorneys.
Supervises and participates in inputting, updating, and retrieving information from case files, records, and computer-based information systems.
Assists in establishing standard operating procedures and in developing new forms as required.
Participates in drafting manuals and references on work methods and procedures.
Provides orientation and training to subordinates and to new staff members.
Participates in recommending personnel actions.
Handles complaints referred by subordinates.
Compiles and prepares periodic workload and status reports.
May take and transcribe dictation.

Benefits

Flexible Working Arrangements: Options may include alternate work schedules (4-10) and flexible working hours. (Not all Departments/Agencies participate and not all positions are eligible.)
Vacation: Start accruing paid vacation time immediately upon hire - up to 21 days per year.
Sick Leave: Start accruing paid sick leave time immediately upon hire - up to 21 days per year.
Holidays: The County provides 13 paid holidays per year (plus General Election Day when applicable).
Training and Development: The County has a variety of training and development opportunities for employees.
County Tuition Reimbursement Program: This scholarship program rewards employees who take the initiative to advance their education and learning.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program: You may be eligible for this federal program which forgives portions of federal student loans for individuals working in public service.
Retirement Plan: The Employees' Retirement System is a qualified defined benefit public pension plan that provides retirement, disability, survivor and other benefits to all eligible full-time and part-time county employees in the State of Hawaii as well as their beneficiaries.
Deferred Compensation: Save additional money for retirement - this voluntary supplemental retirement savings plan allows for the investment of tax-deferred contributions.
Flexible Spending Plan: Use pre-tax dollars to pay for qualified dependent care and/or medical expenses, as well as insurance premiums.
Health Benefit Plans: The County of Hawai'i offers a variety of health benefit plans for eligible employees.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): This voluntary assistance program provides employees and their family members with free professional and confidential assistance in overcoming personal and work-related problems.
Group Life Insurance: Free life insurance policy for active employees.
Credit Union Membership
Other Leaves: You may be eligible for other leaves, including Family Leave, Funeral Leave, Leave Sharing, Military Leave, Donor Leave, Victims Protection Leave, as well as leave for Parent-Teacher Conferences, Disaster Relief, Blood Bank Donations, and Jury Duty.