Para-Legal Assistant I

$4,038.00/month
Job Type: Full-Time Temporary
Location:    1060 Richards Street, Honolulu, HI 96813
Department: P​rosecuting Attorney

DUTIES SUMMARY: This position performs as a trainee in learning and applying understanding of the principles, methodology and techniques pertinent to the legal field; performs routine para-legal work in support of Deputy Prosecuting Attorneys for the Department; and performs other related duties as required.

The position applies knowledge of legal terminology and forms; civil and/or criminal legal processes; principles, concepts and methodology of legal research, discovery and fact investigation; rules of evidence and the conduct of court proceedings; methods and techniques of legal research and sources of legal information; principles of legal writing; investigative interviewing techniques.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Training and Experience: A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation from high school and three years of legal support experience involving research, application, interpretation or explanation of laws, rules and regulations which have demonstrated knowledge of legal procedures and terminology.

Substitution: An associate’s degree in a Paralegal or Legal Assistant program will substitute for the required three (3) years of legal support experience involving research, application, interpretation or explanation of laws, rules and regulations which have demonstrated knowledge of legal procedures and terminology.

LICENSE REQUIREMENT: None

In addition to providing important services to the public, employment with the City & County of Honolulu has many excellent benefits including:

• Vacation: Employees may earn up to 21 days per year.
• Sick Leave: Employees may earn up to 21 days per year.
• Holidays: 13 days a year; 14 days during election years.
• Training and Development: Computer, career, and personal enhancement courses are offered; curriculum designed for employee, supervisory, and management development.
• Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug, and Vision Care: Various health insurance plans are available. Premiums are subsidized by the City and deductible from pre-tax income for participants of the Premium Conversion Plan (PCP).
• Group Life Insurance: No cost for eligible employees.
• Deferred Compensation Plan: Invest in your future…choose to defer part of your pre-tax income for retirement.
• Retirement Plan: The Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) of the State of Hawaii administers retirement benefits for State and County employees. Employee contribution required.
• Commuter Choice Pre-Tax Benefits: Employees may designate certain transportation expenses (TheBus, LOTMA, Vanpool Hawaii, etc.) as a pre-tax item
• Parking: Some job locations offer parking on-site; others may have access to parking at low monthly rates.
• Direct Deposit: Direct deposit of paychecks to a designated financial institution is available.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential, professional counseling and resource referral.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program: A federal program forgiving the balance of federal student loans for individuals working in public service. For program requirements and additional information, please visit: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgi​veness-cancellation/public-service

 To view additional information, please visit our Benefits of City Employment page: https://www.honolulu.gov/hr/benefi​ts.html

* All benefits as stated above, are subject to eligibility requirements and to legislative and/or negotiated changes. Individuals are responsible for any related fees or charges that may apply.

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.

The City and County of Honolulu is an Equal Opportunity Employer