LEGAL CLERK I (SR-10) [3 vacancies]

Interested in joining a fast-paced, highly specialized legal environment? The Department of the Prosecuting Attorney is seeking a Legal Clerk I with foundational legal experience in a law office to support attorneys handling criminal cases. This role is ideal for candidates with exposure to legal terminology, legal documents, court processes, filing systems, and legal office practices, who can thrive under deadlines and maintain accuracy in a high-volume setting. 

What You'll Do:

• Process incoming cases for Deputy Prosecuting Attorneys (DPAs), including creating and organizing physical working case files
• Maintain, update, and correct electronic and physical case files using established legal procedure 
• Prepare, format, proofread, and finalize legal documents for attorney review
• Perform electronic filing (e-filing) with the courts and distribute documents to the appropriate parties 
• Coordinate with court personnel on hearings, trial schedules, and case updates
• Manage calendars and provide schedule updates to DPAs

Division Assignment:

• There is one position available in each of the following divisions:

  • Misdemeanor Prosecution Division

  • Felony Prosecution Division

  • Family Division

Special Work Requirements:

• Work under constant time constraints and strict deadlines
• High level of dependability and reliability
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information 
• Consistent and reliable work output
• Keyboarding at 40 words per minute

Career Progression:
There is room for career growth as you work to progressively advance in this job series from a Legal Clerk I up to a Legal Clerk IV position. Experienced and knowledgeable legal clerks can later apply to be a Supervising Legal Clerk I, and advance up to Supervising Legal Clerk II with satisfactory work experience and demonstration of applicable knowledge and skills.  (Note: Absent additional qualifications, these classes of work will NOT normally progress to Attorney positions.)

The Career progression is as follows:

Class Title	Salary Range	Current Pay
Legal Clerk I	SR-10	$3,471
Legal Clerk II	SR-12	$3,748
Legal Clerk III	SR-14	$4,054
Legal Clerk IV	SR-16	$4,388
Supervising Legal Clerk I	SR-18	$4,925
Supervising Legal Clerk II	SR-20	$5,330

Enjoy excellent employment benefits including generous time off (up to 21 vacation days, 21 sick leave days, and holidays), comprehensive health coverage, retirement plan, career development, and much more! View details about all our available benefits by clicking on the “Benefits” tab at the top of this posting or visiting https://www.honolulu.gov/dhr/benefits/.

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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. 

EDUCATION REQUIREMENT:
Equivalent to graduation from high school.  Responsible work experience demonstrating the ability to perform the essential functions of the job may be substituted for education.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:
One year and six months of clerical experience, six months of which must have involved clerical and typing work in a law office.

• Business school or college-level credits from a regionally-accredited college or university will substitute for experience on a month-for-month basis for the required general clerical experience.
• Relevant education and training from a regionally-accredited college or university in a legal office administration, legal assistance, legal secretary, paralegal, or law program may be used to substitute for the required clerical experience in a law office.  The amount of time credited for the substitution will be dependent on the specific program you completed.

Education Verification: Education information must be listed clearly on your application. If available, please attach a legible electronic copy of your diploma, official transcripts, and/or applicable foreign credential evaluation to your application. As part of the hiring process, you may be asked to furnish documentation to verify your education to move forward for further consideration.

APPLICABLE SKILLS NEEDED

• Familiarity with legal terminology, procedures, forms, and documents
• Experience with legal e-filing systems and legal office practices
• Strong grammar, spelling, and written communication skills
• Typing proficiency of at 40 net words per minute
• Maintain and organize legal records accurately
• Working knowledge of word processing and computer systems
• Basic understanding of the court's actions and related legal process
• Work effectively under deadlines and time constraints
• Communicate professionally with staff, attorneys, and the public

If you qualify for the position, your name will be eligible for consideration for current vacancy and future job openings with this job title.  Screening will be based on the education, experience, and other job-related information provided in your application.  Failure to provide sufficient information may result in your application being rejected or your receiving a lower rating.  All information provided on an application is subject to verification.  As applicable, false or misleading statements or omissions of material facts are grounds for disqualification and/or termination of employment with the City and County of Honolulu.