PARA-LEGAL ASSISTANT II (SR-18) [1 vacancy]
PARA-LEGAL ASSISTANT II (SR-18) [1 vacancy]
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Position Information
The Department of the Corporation Counsel Litigation Division is hiring for aParaLegal Assistant II in Honolulu. This position will be assigned to perform moderately difficult paralegal work assisting professional staff attorneys in discovery trial/arbitration preparation and other litigation tasks as required.
Apply today! If you qualify for the position your name will be eligible for referral to the hiring department for further consideration for the current job opening as well as future vacancies with this job title.Additional Job Information
Applications must be submitted online byMay 10 2025 11:59 p.m. Hawaii Standard Time (HST) to be accepted.
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At the time of application you must be a citizen national or permanent resident alien of the United States or a noncitizen eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENT:
Equivalent to graduation from high school. Responsible work experience which demonstrated the ability to perform the essential functions of the job may be substituted for education.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:
Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience involving the research application interpretation or explanation of laws rules and regulations two (2) of which shall have demonstrated a thorough working knowledge of legal procedures and terminology and the drafting review and processing of legal papers and documentsin a law office.
Substitution: Relevant education and training from a regionallyaccredited college or university in a paralegal legal assistant or law program may be used to substitute for some of the required general experience involving the research application interpretation or explanation of laws rules and regulations. The amount of time credited for the substitution will be dependent on the specific program you completed.There is no substitution for the required work experience in a law office.
Some examples of relevant programs may include:- Paralegal Studies certification program
- Associates degree in a Paralegal Studies or Legal Assistant program
- Bachelors degree in Legal Studies
- Juris Doctorate in Law
Verification Requirement: In order to be given credit for your education clearly list your education credentials on your application. As part of the hiring process you may be asked to furnish documentation to verify your education to satisfy this education qualification requirement. If available please attach an electronic copy of your diploma and/or official transcript which shows the embossed seal or applicable FCE to your application.Or mail a photocopy of your documentsto the following address: Department of Human Resources 650 South King Street 10th Floor Honolulu HI 96813. Copies will not be returned. Unofficial transcripts will not be accepted. All information on your documentation must be legible and complete in order to be given credit.
If you do not have your documentation to verify your education at this time please note that if selected for the job you will need to furnish verification documents in order to move forward in the hiring process.Examination Process
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE EVALUATION:
In addition to meeting the above minimum qualifications your application will be further evaluated. Your score will be based on the quality and quantity of your education experience and/or other related job requirements and competencies applicable to the position. Failure to provide sufficient information may result in your application being rejected or your receiving a lower score.
EXAMINATION WEIGHT:
Education and Experience Evaluation..............................100%
Employment Type
Full-Time
