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- Position Information
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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.
 - Additional Job Information
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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.
Effective August 16, 2021, all candidates must meet the City and County of Honolulu’s COVID-19 vaccination mandate requirements.Â
***Subject to funding availability***Â
1) Only ONLINE applications will be accepted. Â Applications must be submitted online by November 10, 2021, 11:59 p.m. Hawaii Standard Time (HST), to be accepted.
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2) Paper applications will NOT be accepted.There is one vacancy with the Prosecuting Attorney Department. Â This list may be used for future vacancies in this and/or other departments.Important Notice:
Some notifications will be sent via e-mail. Â You are responsible for monitoring instructions and correspondence from this office by checking your email account in a timely manner. Â To ensure proper delivery, please make sure you:
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   – are subscribed to email notices;
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- Minimum Qualification Requirements
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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)Â 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. 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.Â
- Examination Process
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TRAINING 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.EXAMINATION WEIGHT:
Training and Experience Evaluation…………….100%
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What are the benefits of being a City Employee?
— 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
— Child Care Center: The Early Education Center is conveniently located next to the Frank F. Fasi Municipal Building. Contact the center directly for more information: (808)533-0004.
— 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.
* 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.
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If you meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, your application will be further evaluated. Your examination score will be based on the information you provide on your application and the supplemental questionnaire. Therefore, it is important that your application provide a detailed description of the duties and responsibilities you performed for each position that you held.I have read the above statement and understand that failure to provide sufficient detailed information may result in my application being rejected or receiving a lower examination score.
I also understand that I may not submit/attach resumes in lieu of filling out the application or supplemental questionnaire.
- Acknowledged
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The Para-Legal Assistant I position requires applicants to have equivalent to graduation from high school and five years of progressively responsible experience involving the research, application, interpretation or explanation of laws, rules and regulations, two 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. (An associate’s degree in a paralegal or legal assistant program substitutes for three years of general experience. There is NO substitution for the two years of work experience in a law office).NOTE: If you are using your degree, you must submit evidence of your degree 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.
Do you meet this education and experience requirement?
- Yes
- No
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Please list all employment from the Work Experience section of your application where you performed work involving research, application, interpretation or explanation of laws, rules and regulations. (Note: For each position that you list where you were responsible for – drafting, reviewing and processing legal papers and documents in a law office, place an * next to your job title.)Include:
1) the dates you held your position;
2) name of your employer;
3) your position title;
4) hours worked per week;
5) the title(s) and number of employees you supervised (if applicable); and
6) the title of your immediate supervisor.Example:
A) 10/85 – 5/95
McHenry, Johnston and Smith
Legal Clerk
40 hours per week
I did not supervise in this position.
AttorneyB) 6/95 – present
Department of the Attorney General
Para-Legal
40 hours per week
I supervise 1- Clerk Typist
Deputy Attorney General04
For each position you listed in Question No. 3, describe in detail your MAJOR duties and responsibilities and indicate the portion of time dedicated to each area (e.g. 50% of total daily work; 3 hours daily).05
For each position that you identified in Question No. 3, describe in detail your specific duties and responsibilities in researching, applying, interpreting, or explaining laws, rules and regulations. If none, indicate “None” or “N/A”.06
For each position that you identified in Question No. 3 with an *, describe in detail your specific duties and responsibilities in drafting, reviewing, and processing legal papers and documents in a law office.As part of your response, include:
a) the specialty area you worked in (i.e., litigation, criminal, personal injury, family, etc.);
b) a listing of the kind of documents and legal papers you worked on; and
c) what you were responsible for doing with these documents. If none, indicate “None” or “N/A”.07
For each position that you identified in Question No. 3, describe your specific duties and responsibilities in preparing discovery requests (and the corresponding certificates of service); handling incoming documents from your clients in response to discovery requests; and in preparing draft responses to discovery requests. If none, indicate “None” or “N/A”.08
For each position that you identified in Question No. 3, describe your specific duties and responsibilities in preparing cases for hearings/trials. If none, indicate “None” or “N/A”.09
For each position that you identified in Question No. 3, describe your specific duties and responsibilities in assisting with complex litigation such as conducting legal research and verifying accuracy of citations and/or quotations; assisting with drafting dispositive motions, briefs, and other pleading documents; and/or assisting with drafting the briefs for cases that have been appealed to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals or the Hawaii Supreme Court. If none, indicate “None” or “N/A”.10
For each position that you identified in Question No. 3, describe your specific duties and responsibilities in the processing of contracts for expert witnesses and consultants (including outside counsel). If none, indicate “None” or “N/A”.11
Describe your computer experience. Include in your explanation, the different types of programs or systems that you used (e.g., Word, Excel, electronic mail, Access, etc.) and any programs or files you created for your own purposes, to make your job easier or more efficient. If none, indicate “None” or “N/A”.12
If you had any training or other experience that qualifies you for this position, describe them below. If none, then indicate “N/A.”* Required Question