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NEOGOV · 2 months ago

Legal Clerk II - SR-12

Future vacancies with immediate vacancies in Hilo and Kailua-Kona, HI

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry Level

$45K/yr - $57K/yr

2+ years exp

NEOGOV is seeking a Legal Clerk II to support staff attorneys in various legal clerical tasks. The role involves preparing and processing legal documents, maintaining case files, and coordinating schedules with courts.

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Responsibilities

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

Qualification

Legal terminologyLegal document preparationTyping skillsData entryCase file managementTranscription skillsCommunication skillsOrganizational skills

Required

Graduation from high school

Two (2) years of legal clerical work experience 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

Possession of a State of Hawai`i driver's license (Class 3) or other comparable driver's license at time of filing, as applicable to the position

Benefits

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 Membership

Other 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.