Senior Legal Clerk

Legal Clerical SupportPerforms a wide variety of legal clerical work in support of staff attorneys to include preparing, checking, and processing legal forms, documents, and related materials; locating and abstracting information from legal files and records; and gathering and organizing relevant material for use in legal proceedings; and performs other related duties as required.There is one (1) immediate temporary full-time vacancy not-to-exceed 06/30/2027 with the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney - West Hawai'i Clerical Unit in Kailua-Kona. May be eligible to receive a $5,000 Recruitment Incentive. Conditions apply.The eligible list may be used for other permanent and temporary vacancies as they arise during the life of the list. Temporary appointment may lead to conversion to permanent appointment.Prepares and processes standardized legal forms and documents such as subpoenas, motions, petitions, orders, complaints, affidavits, stipulations, and other court documents independently.Types from rough draft such materials as letters, memoranda, reports, legal opinions, briefs, proposed legislation, complaints, contracts, and other documents; reviews same for correct form, accuracy, and timeliness.Initiates and composes standardized legal forms routinely needed.Establishes and maintains case files and records.Prepares computer equipment to verify, input, update, correct, and extract data from information systems.Coordinates schedules with courts; maintains court calendars and reminds attorneys of court appearances and deadlines for submitting various actions or documents.Compiles and readies all relevant materials for use by attorneys in court proceedings.Coordinates with court personnel in making corrections to records.Researches files and references to obtain information needed by attorneys.Responds to inquiries over the phone and/or in person concerning the status of cases or disposition of completed cases.Prepares reports of assigned cases and their status.Assists in providing training to other employees.May take and transcribe dictation.Training and Experience: A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to:Graduation from high school, andThree (3) years of legal clerical work experience involving the preparation, typing, and processing of a variety of legal forms and documents which required substantive knowledge of legal terminology, procedures, practices, forms, and documents, andPossession of a State of Hawai`i driver's license (class 3) or other comparable driver's license at time of filing, as applicable to position. You will be required to submit your valid driver's license at time of hire, if the position requires a driver's license. (The immediate vacancies with the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney do not require a valid driver's license.)Substitution of education for required legal clerical experience:Legal Secretary of Paralegal Certificate from an accredited college or university may be substituted for six (6) months of the required legal clerical experience;An Associates degree or higher from an accredited college or university may be substituted for lack of the required legal clerical experience on a year for year basis (examples: 30 college credits can be substituted for one (1) year of the required legal clerical experience, an Associates degree can be substituted for two (2) years of the required legal clerical experience, and a baccalaureate degree or higher can be substituted for four (4) years of the required legal clerical experience). Scan and attach a copy of your official college transcript to be credited for the substitution of legal clerical experience.Note: Foreign transcripts must be accompanied by an official transcript or credential evaluation to determine U.S. equivalency. Scan and attach a copy of your official transcript or credential evaluation to your application.Examination: All applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements will be assigned a score of 70 points. An education and experience evaluation will be conducted based on the applicant's training, education and experience as presented in the application.Please read the minimum qualification requirements carefully. Be certain to list all pertinent training and experience, as this may be important in determining your examination score. It is essential that the applicant describe fully the duties and responsibilities of each position held, specify the date of each position held (from and to, month and year), and indicate the number of hours worked per week.Attach all required documentation (e.g. official transcript, professional license(s)/certification(s), DD-214, etc.) at the time of submitting your application.Note: In-person interviews and/or further testing in Hawai'i County may be required at the discretion of the hiring department/agency. If in-person interviews and/or further testing are required, applicants who are referred to the hiring department/agency must be available to participate in person and at their own expense at that phase of the selection process.Knowledge of: legal terminology; form, content, and use of legal documents; legal processes and procedures; the various types of court actions and associated processes; filing methods and systems; grammar, spelling, and word usage; and law office practices and procedures.Ability to: prepare and type or keyboard documents, standard forms needed for specific legal actions, and other materials accurately; locate and abstract data from legal files and records; establish and maintain case files and systems of legal records; operate computer equipment to input, verify, update, and extract data from information systems; provide information to defendants, witnesses, attorneys, court personnel, and the public; explain legal processes, procedures, and/or departmental policies; work within constant time constraints and deadlines; as applicable to specific positions, take and transcribe notes accurately; and deal effectively with employees, attorneys, court personnel, and the public.Physical Requirements: Persons seeking appointment to positions in this class must meet the health and physical condition standards deemed necessary and proper to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.Physical Effort Grouping: LightBenefits of County Employment: The County of Hawai'i offers a competitive compensation package. Your total compensation is comprised of your salary and a generous range of valuable benefits, subject to eligibility requirements.Flexible Working Arrangements: Options may include alternate work schedules (4-10) and flexible working hours. (Not all Departments/Agencies participate and not all positions are eligible.)Vacation: Start accruing paid vacation time immediately upon hire – up to 21 days per year.Sick Leave: Start accruing paid sick leave time immediately upon hire – up to 21 days per year.Holidays: The County provides 13 paid holidays per year (plus General Election Day when applicable).Training and Development: The County has a variety of training and development opportunities for employees.County Tuition Reimbursement Program: This scholarship program rewards employees who take the initiative to advance their education and learning.Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program: You may be eligible for this federal program which forgives portions of federal student loans for individuals working in public service.Retirement Plan: The Employees' Retirement System is a qualified defined benefit public pension plan that provides retirement, disability, survivor and other benefits to all eligible full-time and part-time county employees in the State of Hawaii as well as their beneficiaries.Deferred Compensation: Save additional money for retirement - this voluntary supplemental retirement savings plan allows for the investment of tax-deferred contributions.Flexible Spending Plan: Use pre-tax dollars to pay for qualified dependent care and/or medical expenses, as well as insurance premiums.Health Benefit Plans: The County of Hawai'i offers a variety of health benefit plans for eligible employees.Employee Assistance Program (EAP): This voluntary assistance program provides employees and their family members with free professional and confidential assistance in overcoming personal and work-related problems.Group Life Insurance: Free life insurance policy for active employees.Credit Union MembershipOther Leaves: You may be eligible for other leaves, including Family Leave, Funeral Leave, Leave Sharing, Military Leave, Donor Leave, Victims Protection Leave, as well as leave for Parent-Teacher Conferences, Disaster Relief, Blood Bank Donations, and Jury Duty.All benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and change due to legislative actions and/or changes negotiated through collective bargaining. Please check out the benefits tab for additional information.Please scan and attach these supporting documents to your on-line application, if required:An official college transcript,A valid driver's license,