Paralegal Assistant I - Kapolei, Oahu

Recruitment Number 26-188JC | 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 more complex tasks under closer supervision or for the purpose of learning.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Requirements

General Experience

Four (4) years of progressively responsible paralegal work experience demonstrating knowledge and ability in the following areas:

• Legal terminology and forms.
• Legal research methods and sources of legal information.
• Types of court actions, court rules, and procedures.
• Legal writing and interviewing techniques.
• Reading and understanding laws, statutes, rules, and legal documents.
• Understanding legal processes and procedures.
• Preparing, processing, and maintaining legal records, forms, documents, reports, and correspondence.
• Performing legal research, compiling, summarizing, and digesting materials, drafting documents, and preparing reports.
• Following oral and written instructions.

Substitution of Education for Experience

• Graduation from an accredited Legal Secretary curriculum may substitute for one (1) year of General Experience.
• Graduation from an accredited Paralegal/Legal Assistant training program with at least 60 semester credits may substitute for the four (4) years of General Experience.
• Graduation from an accredited School of Law may substitute for all of the required General Experience.

Qualifications

If using education as a substitute for experience, you must submit a copy of your transcript(s) or diploma(s) at the time of application. Official transcripts will be requested if selected for the position.