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NEOGOV · 2 months ago

LEGAL CLERK IV (SR-16) [1 vacancy]

Oahu, HI

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$4,388/mo - $5,338/mo

4+ years exp

NEOGOV is seeking an experienced and highly skilled Legal Clerk IV to support multiple attorneys in the Department of the Corporation Counsel. This senior-level position provides critical support to the City's litigation team, ensuring that high-profile cases progress efficiently and in accordance with procedural requirements.

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No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Prepare complex legal documents such as motions, memoranda, stipulations, affidavits, declarations, jury instructions, pre-trial and post-trial filings, and appellate briefs

Assist attorneys in drafting documents such as court pleadings, discovery requests and responses, and final naming of witnesses

Maintain, review, and extract information from medical records

Ensure proper filing and service of documents, including suspense copies

Log, maintain, and describe discovery materials received and processed

Provide technical and procedural support to litigation attorneys

Perform other related work assigned to the position

Qualification

Legal terminology knowledgeLegal document preparationLegal processes knowledgeCourt actions knowledgeFiling systems knowledgeSupervisory skillsData abstraction skillsTraining skillsTime managementInterpersonal skills

Required

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

Equivalent to graduation from high school. Responsible work experience which demonstrated the ability to perform the essential functions of the job may be substituted for education

Four years of clerical experience, three of which must have been 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

Knowledge of legal terminology

Knowledge of the form, content, and use of legal documents

Knowledge of legal processes, procedures, and precedents

Knowledge of the various types of court actions and associated processes

Knowledge of filing systems of legal records

Knowledge of grammar, spelling, and word usage

Knowledge of law office practices and procedures

Ability to supervise the work of subordinates engaged in legal clerical activities

Ability to locate and abstract data from legal files and records

Ability to establish systems of legal records

Ability to train subordinates in the use of word processing and computer equipment and in carrying out work processes

Ability to work within constant time constraints and deadlines

Ability to deal effectively with employees, attorneys, court personnel, and the public

Benefits

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.

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.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program: A federal program forgiving the balance of federal student loans for individuals working in public service.