OHHI-25009Recruitment conducted under Operation Hire Hawaii (OH‑HI) project, a targeted outreach initiative featuring an expedited hiring process, fast‑tracking qualified applicants into job opportunities throughout Hawaii.Applicants will be screened for legal authorization to work in the U.S.; those who pass will be referred to the hiring department for consideration and an initial review. Applicants who meet the departmental review may be contacted for an interview. A thorough review will be conducted by the Department of Human Resources Development and all applicants will be notified of the final disposition.SalaryLegal AssistantII: $4,590 per month (SR‑18, StepD)Legal AssistantIII: $4,961–$6,043 per month (SR‑20, StepDtoI)Note: The starting monthly salary for vacancies in StepD is at the minimum rate of pay. For vacancies at StepDtoI, hiring rates will be based on availability of funds, the applicant's qualifications, and other relevant factors.Duties SummaryPerforms paralegal work in support of attorneys, provides preliminary legal consultation services to line departmental personnel, establishes evidence and develops cases, performs legal research, prepares drafts, outlines or summaries of legal subjects, laws, statutes, briefs and other legal documents, and performs other related duties as assigned.Level IIEntry‑level Legal Assistant. Fully competent in basic paralegal functions, procedures, techniques and skills, but receives on‑job orientation in State paralegal work and develops relationships with court personnel, State line departmental personnel, attorneys, legal clerical staff and others contacted in the course of the work.Level IIIProvides full range of paralegal services required in an assigned program area. Independently provides preliminary legal consultation services to line departmental personnel; establishes evidence and develops cases; performs legal research; prepares drafts, outlines or summaries of legal subjects, laws, statutes, briefs and other legal documents. May also include training new legal assistant employees.Minimum Qualification RequirementsLegal Authorization to Work: Must be U.S. citizen, national or permanent resident, or eligible under federal law.General Experience: Four years of paralegal work experience demonstrating knowledge of interviewing techniques, rules of evidence, legal system and procedures, legal research methods and sources, ability to understand and explain legal processes and procedures, evaluate and analyze facts and legal issues, prepare legal reports, documents and correspondence, and speak clearly and follow oral and written instructions.Specialized Experience for Level III: Six (6) months government paralegal work experience demonstrating knowledge of government paralegal functions and ability to provide preliminary legal consultation services to government personnel, establish evidence and develop government positions, perform legal research and prepare drafts, outlines or summaries of legal subjects, laws, statutes, briefs and other legal documents.Substitutions Allowed: Relevant substitutions as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements apply.Note: Experience as a legal stenographer or legal secretary involving only checking, filing, and processing of legal forms and documents is not considered qualifying.To view the complete Minimum Qualification Requirements, please refer to the official job posting.Other InformationThe State of Hawaii complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodations, please call 808‑587‑1111.PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS (PSLF) PROGRAMThe PSLF Program forgives the balance of federal student loans for individuals who have made 120 qualifying payments while employed by a qualifying employer. For more information, please visit NOTIFICATION TO APPLICANTSThe Department of Human Resources Development will use email to notify applicants of important information regarding the status and processing of their applications. Ensure your email address is current and accessible. Applicants who disable the Job Application Emails feature may no longer receive notifications.TESTING INFORMATIONThe examination will be conducted on an unassembled basis where the score is based on evaluation and rating of your education and experience. In‑person interviews and/or further testing may be required. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and are referred to the vacancy must be available to participate in person at their own expense.#J-18808-Ljbffr