PARA-LEGAL ASSISTANT I (SR-18) [ 1 vacancy] Government Job Dept-Human Resources Full Time

Performs moderately difficult para-legal work in support of professional staff attorneys; assists in carrying out the more complex tasks under closer supervision or for the purpose of learning; and performs other related duties as required.
 
Current Vacancy: There is 1 vacancy with the Department of the Corporation Counsel, Real Property Tax Division.  The position will be assigned to perform moderately difficult para-legal work assisting professional staff attorneys in real property tax matters and perform other related duties and assignments as required.

If you qualify for the position, your name will be placed on an eligible list.  This list may be used to fill current and/or future vacancies in this and/or other departments.

Applications must be submitted online by March 18, 2023 11:59 p.m. Hawaii Standard Time (HST) to be accepted.
 
***Salary negotiable: $4,156 – $4,498 per month, commensurate with applicable experience, pending approval and subject to funding availability.***  

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At the 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. 

EDUCATION REQUIREMENT:
Equivalent to graduation from high school.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:
Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience involving the research, application, interpretation or explanation of laws, rules and regulations, two (2) of which shall have demonstrated a thorough working knowledge of legal procedures and terminology and the drafting, review and processing of legal papers and documents in a law office.

Substitution: An associate’s degree in a Paralegal or Legal Assistant program will substitute for three (3) years of general experience involving the research, application, interpretation or explanation of laws, rules and regulations. There is NO substitution for the two (2) years of work experience in a law office.

Verification Requirement: You must submit evidence of your education in order to be given credit.  Please attach an electronic copy of your diploma and/or official transcript which shows the embossed seal to your application. Or mail or drop off a photocopy of your diploma and/or official transcript by the closing date of this recruitment to the following address: Department of Human Resources, 650 South King Street, 10th Floor, Honolulu, HI 96813. Copies will not be returned. 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE EVALUATION:
In addition to meeting the above minimum qualifications, your application will be further evaluated. Your score will be based on the quality, quantity, and/or recency of your training and experience.  Failure to provide sufficient information may result in your application being rejected or your receiving a lower score.
 
EXAMINATION WEIGHT:
Training/Education and Experience Evaluation…………………………100%