Job Description

The Office Assistant II (Legal Clerk) position receives on-the-job training to progress in the Legal Clerk job series to become a higher level Legal Clerk. The Office Assistant II performs routine and standardized legal clerical work preparing and processing legal forms, documents, and related materials in accordance with established policies, processes, and procedures; and performs other duties as required.

The Office Assistant II (Legal Clerk) progresses sequentially to become a Legal Clerk I, Legal Clerk II, Legal Clerk III, Legal Clerk IV, Supervising Legal Clerk I, and a Supervising Legal Clerk II. Additionally, the work experience you gain from being a Legal Clerk will also qualify you to become a Paralegal for our Department.

The Department of the Prosecuting Attorney emphasizes training and development of all our staff in order for them to have long-term success and career advancement within the Department for many years to help the Department provide justice and public safety for the people of Hawaii.

If you have concerns of not having prior work experience in the legal field, that is not a problem, as you will receive the necessary tools and support to grow and succeed in the family-oriented working environment of the Department of the Prosecuting Attorney. Many of our current staff have joined our Department without any legal experience at varying stages of their career to become successful and essential members of our team.

During your employment with the Department of the Prosecuting Attorney, you will receive regular annual pay increases every July 1st, additional pay increases as you progress through the Legal Clerk Series, and additional salary step increases for years of service. You will also be able to pursue promotional opportunities within the Department.

Additionally, you will receive one of the best benefits package in the state of Hawaii, if not the best. I have listed below the benefits you will receive with your employment.

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. For program requirements and additional information, please visit: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service
To view additional information, please visit our Benefits of City Employment page: https://www.honolulu.gov/hr/benefits.html

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Pay: $3,156.00 per month

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Professional development assistance Retirement plan Vision insurance
Schedule:

8 hour shift Monday to Friday
Education:

High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:

Clerical: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person