LEGAL CLERK II (SR-12) [1 vacancy]
LEGAL CLERK II (SR-12) [1 vacancy]
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- Defending and Protecting Those Who Serve Our City
Behind every exceptional legal team is a skilled legal clerk assistant or secretary who knows every file and keeps tracks of all deadlines. The City and County of Honolulu (City) Department of the Corporation Counsel Litigation Division is looking for a responsible and detailed-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 proactive legal clerk to grow their clerical skills while contributing to the success of the Citys legal defense team. As a key team member you will:- Proofread edit and finalize legal documents and memoranda
- Manage e-filing and calendaring of court deadlines
- Handle a variety of clerical and administrative duties essential to the success of each case; and
- Perform other duties 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 for this job title. Additional Job Information
Applications must be submitted online byJune 14 2025 11:59 p.m. Hawaii Standard Time (HST) to be accepted.
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At time of application you must be a citizen national or permanent resident alien of the United States or a non-citizen 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:
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.Substitutions:- Business school or college-level credits froma regionally-accredited college or universitywill substitute for experience on a month-for-month basis forthe required general clerical experience.
- Relevant education and training from a regionally-accredited college or university in alegal office administration legal assistance legal secretary paralegal or law programmay be used to substitute for the required clerical experience in a law office. The amount of time credited for the substitution will be dependent on the specific program you completed.
Substitution(s) must be met at the time of application. Education obtained outside of the United States must be comparable to a degree earned at a regionally-accredited college/university in the United States. In order to receive credit for the education a foreign credential evaluation (FCE) must be provided. We also reserve the right to request further information about your academic program evidence of comparability or an original transcript.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. 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 documents to 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
