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Paralegal Assistant II - Kapolei, Oahu
Salary
$5,133.00 Monthly
Location
Kapolei
Job Type
Full-Time Permanent
Job Number
26-189JC
Department
1st Circuit
Opening Date
08/09/2026
Closing Date
Continuous
Position Specific Description
Recruitment Number 26-189JC, Paralegal Assistant II, SR-20, Kapolei, Oahu.
Summary of Duties
Performs difficult and complex paralegal work in support of attorneys or judges involving legal research, drafting and checking documents and forms, and assisting in various other areas as assigned; and performs other related duties as required.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
General Experience: 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.
Specialized Experience: One (1) year of progressively responsible paralegal work experience which demonstrated knowledge of the court system and the ability to perform legal analysis and research; and prepare drafts, outlines or summaries of legal subjects, laws, statutes, briefs and other legal documents.
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 requirement.
Graduation from an accredited School of Law may be substituted for all of the required General and Specialized Experience.
Supplemental Information
Any additional information may be attached to your online application, submitted by email to Recruitment@courts.hawaii.gov, or mailed to the following address: Hawaii State Judiciary, Human Resources Department, 426 Queen Street, First Floor, Honolulu, Hawaii 96813.
Education: If you are using education as a substitute for experience, you must submit a copy of your transcript(s) or diploma(s) at the time of application. If you are selected for a position, we will request an official transcript (not a copy) at a later date. The official transcript must indicate completion of the training and/or the awarding of the appropriate degree.
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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: https://studentaid.gov/
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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.
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General Experience Requirement: 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. Do you meet this requirement?
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General Experience: Please provide the following information for EACH position in which you are claiming General Experience.
A) Employer Name
B) Your Official Job Title
C) Dates of employment (From: Month and Year, To: Month/Year)
D) Number of hours worked per week.
E) Detailed description of your duties and responsibilities which involved paralegal work experience which demonstrated 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 .
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Specialized Experience Requirement: One (1) year of progressively responsible paralegal work experience which demonstrated knowledge of the court system and the ability to perform legal analysis and research; and prepare drafts, outlines or summaries of legal subjects, laws, statutes, briefs and other legal documents.
Do you meet this requirement?
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Specialized Experience: Please provide the following information for EACH position in which you are claiming Specialized Experience.
A) Employer Name
B) Your Official Job Title
C) Dates of employment (From: Month and Year, To: Month/Year)
D) Number of hours worked per week.
E) Detailed description of your duties and responsibilities which involved paralegal work experience which demonstrated knowledge of the court system and the ability to perform legal analysis and research; and prepare drafts, outlines or summaries of legal subjects, laws, statutes, briefs and other legal documents.
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Education Substitutions for Experience: Please select all that apply to you.
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IMPORTANT NOTE: Before submitting your application, be sure to review your application for completeness and accuracy. Your examination score will be based on the information you have provided on your application and this supplemental questionnaire. Failure to provide sufficient detailed information may result in your application being rejected or receiving a lower score. Therefore, it is important that you provide the name of your employer, your official job title, dates of employment (from-to, month/year), hours worked per week, and a detailed description of your duties for each job listed on your application. Do not submit an online or hard copy resume in place of the application or supplemental questionnaire. However, if you choose to submit a resume in addition to your application, be sure it includes the same employment information mentioned above.
Required Question
Employer Hawai`i State Judiciary
Address 426 Queen Street, First Floor
Honolulu, Hawaii, 96813
Phone (808)539-4949
1 (800) 493-9298
Website http://www.courts.state.hi.us