Paralegal Assistant I - Kapolei, Oahu

Hawai`i State Judiciary • Kapolei, HI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Four (4) years of progressively responsible paralegal work experience
• Knowledge of legal terminology and forms
• Knowledge of legal research methods and sources of legal information
• Knowledge of types of court actions, court rules and procedures
• Knowledge of legal writing
• Knowledge of interviewing techniques
• Ability to read and understand laws, statutes, rules and legal documents
• Ability to understand legal processes and procedures
• Ability to prepare, process and maintain legal records, forms, documents, reports and correspondence
• Ability to perform legal research, compile, summarize and digest materials
• Ability to draft documents
• Ability to prepare reports
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions

Nice To Haves

• 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

Responsibilities

• Performs moderately difficult paralegal work in support of attorneys or judges
• Involves 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
• Performs other related duties as required

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed