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NEOGOV · 15 hours ago

Paralegal (SR-20)

Maui County (various), HI

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$4,961/mo - $4,961/mo

1+ years exp

NEOGOV is looking for a Paralegal to support the County of Maui's Department of the Corporation Counsel. The role involves performing legal research, preparing drafts of legal documents, and assisting attorneys in providing legal services while exercising substantial judgment and discretion.

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Responsibilities

Performs legal research and prepares summaries of specific decisions, laws, statutes, legal subject, etc.; verifies and updates cited case laws, statutes and other legal authorities; writes first drafts and/or outlines of briefs, memos, legal opinions, stipulations, orders and other legal documents; explains legal procedures, requirements and interpretations based on precedents and discussions with attorneys to employees of the County; assures proper evidencing in support of the County's position; interviews witnesses and appropriate personnel to verify evidence, obtains written statements when possible and gets cooperation for judicial proceedings; indexes and organizes depositions and other trial material; may prepare drafts of new or amendatory legislation and rules; assists attorneys in court by coordinating the presentation of exhibits and witnesses and by preparing witnesses for testimony; monitors compliance to decisions, stipulations and orders; reviews legal decisions, opinions, rulings and other legal material to keep abreast of legal developments; provides preliminary legal consultation to employees, departments, agencies, etc., and other legal work normally performed by attorneys, except duties that may constitute the unauthorized practice of law

Qualification

Legal researchDrafting legal documentsInterviewing techniquesLegal system knowledgeEvaluation of legal issuesAnalytical skillsTactfulnessCommunication skills

Required

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration or a related field

One year of experience in legal assistant/paralegal work that included interviewing, legal research, evaluation and analysis of legal issues, preparation of legal reports, documents and correspondence

Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator's license (Type 3)

Knowledge of interviewing techniques; rules and evidence; legal system and procedures; legal research methods and sources of legal information

Ability to understand and explain legal processes and procedures; recognize and avoid potential problems in the unauthorized practice of law; read and understand laws statutes, rules and legal documents; evaluate and analyze facts and legal issues; prepare legal reports, documents and correspondence; speak clearly; follow oral and written instructions; and deal tactfully and effectively with others

Meet the health and physical condition standards deemed necessary and proper for performance of the duties