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NEOGOV · 2 months ago

Legal Clerk IV - SR-16

Future vacancies with immediate vacancy in Hilo, HI

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$53K/yr - $78K/yr

4+ years exp

NEOGOV is a part of the County of Hawai`i, and they are seeking a Legal Clerk IV to supervise and participate in legal clerical functions within the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney. The role involves overseeing legal clerical work, maintaining legal records, coordinating with court personnel, and preparing schedules for court appearances.

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Responsibilities

Supervises and participates in providing a variety of legal clerical work in support of staff attorneys

Supervises the maintenance of case files and systems of legal records

Coordinates work of section with court personnel, other sections, and with other agencies

Determines work priorities and reassigns work to meet schedules, deadlines, or changing work requirements

Assigns legal clerk to assist attorneys

Prepares weekly schedule for staff attorneys for court appearances in Hilo and rural district courts

Prepares calendar of trial cases

Researches files and references to locate or abstract information needed for use in court by staff attorneys

Supervises and participates in inputting, updating, and retrieving information from case files, records, and computer-based information systems

Assists in establishing standard operating procedures and in developing new forms as required

Participates in drafting manuals and references on work methods and procedures

Provides orientation and training to subordinates and to new staff members

Participates in recommending personnel actions

Handles complaints referred by subordinates

Compiles and prepares periodic workload and status reports

May take and transcribe dictation

Qualification

Legal clerical experienceSupervisory aptitudeLegal terminologyComputer-based information systemsLegal document preparationTrainingOrientationReport preparationTime management

Required

Graduation from high school

Four (4) years of progressively responsible legal clerical work experience involving the preparation, typing, and processing of a variety of legal forms and documents which required substantive knowledge of legal terminology, procedures, practices, forms, and documents

Demonstrated supervisory aptitude

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

Preferred

Legal Secretary or Paralegal Certificate from an accredited college or university may be substituted for six (6) months of the required legal clerical experience

An Associates degree or higher from an accredited college or university may be substituted for lack of the required legal clerical experience on a year for year basis

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.