Paralegal Assistant I - Kapolei, Oahu

Position Specific Description Recruitment Number 26-188JC , Paralegal Assistant I, 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 the more complex tasks under closer supervision or for the purpose of learning; and performs other related duties as required. Minimum Qualification Requirements Four (4) years of progressively responsible paralegal work experience which demonstrates that the applicant possesses knowledge of legal terminology and forms; legal research methods and sources of legal information; types of court actions, court rules and procedures; legal writing; interviewing techniques; and that the applicant also has the ability to read and understand laws, statutes, rules and legal documents; understand legal processes and procedures; prepare, process and maintain legal records, forms, documents, reports and correspondence; perform legal research, compile, summarize and digest materials, draft documents, and prepare reports; and follow oral and written instructions. Substitution Of Education For Experience 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. Graduation from an accredited School of Law may be substituted for all of the required General Experience. Benefits Civil service employees are eligible for a range of benefits, including, but not limited to, the following: Up to 13 paid holidays each year, and 14 during election years Up to 21 vacation leave days per year Up to 21 sick leave days per year Reasonable time off with pay for jury or witness duty, death in the family, for certain military duty, and for donating to the Blood Bank Employer contribution to premiums for enrollment in the state sponsored medical, drug, vision, and adult dental plans Free life insurance policy for employees and retirees Deferred compensation retirement savings plan State retirement plan for eligible employees Judiciary employees may also be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information: The above benefits are subject to modification or termination due to changes in statutes, collective bargaining provisions, and/or policies, etc. This summary does not constitute a legal document or contract. Benefits may vary by type of employment and employment conditions. #J-18808-Ljbffr Hawai`i State Judiciary