Legal Assistant Jobs in Hawaii

A Legal Assistant, also known as a Paralegal, is a crucial part of the legal industry, providing valuable support to attorneys by performing a range of tasks including conducting legal research, drafting documents, maintaining files, and interacting with clients. They work in a variety of environments such as law firms, corporate legal departments, and government agencies. Their role significantly improves the efficiency of legal services, as they allow attorneys to focus on the more complex aspects of cases.

Strong research and writing skills are essential for a Legal Assistant, as well as proficiency in legal documentation software. They should also have excellent organizational abilities, attention to detail, and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with clients and legal professionals. Some certifications they can obtain include Certified Paralegal (CP) or Certified Legal Assistant (CLA). Prior to becoming a Legal Assistant, a person may have roles such as a Legal Secretary, Administrative Assistant in a law firm, or Legal Researcher. These positions provide valuable experience in understanding the dynamics of the legal industry and help in developing the necessary skills for the role of a Legal Assistant.

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Legal Assistant - Immigration Law (Spanish Speaking)

  • Honolulu, HI
  • 1 day ago
  • Honolulu, HI
  • 1 day ago

(Also seeking candidates for a Hawaii Island-based legal assistant)....

In Person Full Time

Legal Assistant II And III - Wailuku/ Kahului, Maui

  • State of Hawai'i
  • Honolulu, HI
  • 45+ days ago
  • Honolulu, HI
  • 45+ days ago

Work at this level may also include training new legal assistant employees....

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Legal Clerk III - SR-14

  • County of Hawaii (HI)
  • Kailua Kona, HI
  • 45+ days ago
  • Kailua Kona, HI
  • 45+ days ago

Examples of Duties Prepares and processes standardized legal forms and documents such as subpoenas, motions, petitions, orders, complaints, affidavits, stipulations, and other court documents independently...

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Legal Assistant II And III - Wailuku/ Kahului, Maui

  • State of Hawai'i
  • Kahului, HI
  • 45+ days ago
  • Kahului, HI
  • 45+ days ago

Salary: Legal Assistant II: $4,590 per month ( SR-18, Step D ) Legal Assistant III: $4,961 to $6,043 per month (SR-20, Step D to I) Note : The starting monthly salary for Step D, is at the minimum rate...

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Judicial Clerk III - Kapolei, Oahu

  • Hawaii State Judiciary
  • Honolulu, HI
  • 60+ days ago
  • Honolulu, HI
  • 60+ days ago

Recruitment Number 26-063LK, Judicial Clerk III, SR-14, Kapolei, Oahu.Performs a variety of court clerical work in the preparation, processing, and maintenance of court records for a division...

In Person

Judicial Clerk IV (Lautenberg) - Molokai

  • Hawaii State Judiciary
  • Honolulu, HI
  • 60+ days ago
  • Honolulu, HI
  • 60+ days ago

Recruitment Number 26-057LK, Judicial Clerk IV (Lautenberg), SR-16, Molokai.Supervises and participates in the performance of the full range and variety of court clerical and customer service work...

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LEGAL CLERK III (SR-14) [1 vacancy]

  • City and County of Honolulu
  • Honolulu, HI
  • 60+ days ago
  • Honolulu, HI
  • 60+ days ago

Serving the public through reliable legal support. The Department of the Corporation Counsel (COR) is seeking a detail-oriented Legal Clerk III to support attorneys handling litigation and other...

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LEGAL CLERK III (SR-14) [1 vacancy]

  • City and County of Honolulu (HI)
  • Honolulu, HI
  • 60+ days ago
  • Honolulu, HI
  • 60+ days ago

Position Information Serving the public through reliable legal support. The Department of the Corporation Counsel (COR) is seeking a detail-oriented Legal Clerk III to support attorneys handling...

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Judicial Clerk IV - Kauai

  • Hawaii State Judiciary
  • Honolulu, HI
  • 60+ days ago
  • Honolulu, HI
  • 60+ days ago

Recruitment Number 26-044LK, Judicial Clerk IV, SR-16, Lihue, Kauai.Supervises and participates in the performance of the full range and variety of court clerical and customer service work in the...

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Judicial Clerk II - Kapolei, Oahu

  • Hawaii State Judiciary
  • Honolulu, HI
  • 90+ days ago
  • Honolulu, HI
  • 90+ days ago

Recruitment Number 26-039LK, Judicial Clerk II, SR-12, Kapolei, Oahu.Performs a variety of court clerical work in the preparation, processing, and maintenance of court records for a division...

In Person

Judicial Clerk IV (Lautenberg) - Kailua-Kona, Hawaii

  • Hawaii State Judiciary
  • Honolulu, HI
  • 90+ days ago
  • Honolulu, HI
  • 90+ days ago

Recruitment Number 26-035LK, Judicial Clerk IV (Lautenberg), SR-16, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.Supervises and participates in the performance of the full range and variety of court clerical and customer...

In Person

Judicial Clerk III - Pearl City, Oahu

  • Hawai`i State Judiciary
  • Pearl City, HI
  • 90+ days ago
  • Pearl City, HI
  • 90+ days ago

Recruitment Number 26-040LK, Judicial Clerk III, SR-14, Pearl City, Oahu.Performs a variety of court clerical work in the preparation, processing, and maintenance of court records for a division...

In Person

Legal Assistant II And III - Hilo, Hawaii Island

  • State of Hawaii
  • Hilo, HI
  • 90+ days ago
  • Hilo, HI
  • 90+ days ago

Salary: Legal Assistant II: $4,590 per month (SR-18, Step D) Legal Assistant III: $4,961 to $6,043 per month (SR-20, Step D to I) Note: The starting monthly salary for Step D, is at the minimum rate...

In Person

Law Clerk (Temporary) - Kapolei, Oahu

  • Hawaii State Judiciary
  • Honolulu, HI
  • 90+ days ago
  • Honolulu, HI
  • 90+ days ago

Recruitment Number 26-027SI, Law Clerk, SR-20, Full Time, Temporary, Kapolei, Oahu. Note: This recruitment will only be used to fill a temporary, full-time position. Applicants who will graduate...

In Person Temporary

Judicial Clerk V - Honolulu, Oahu

  • Hawai`i State Judiciary
  • Honolulu, HI
  • 90+ days ago
  • Honolulu, HI
  • 90+ days ago

Recruitment Number 26-032LK, Judicial Clerk V, SR-18, Honolulu, Oahu.Supervises a large operational section of judicial clerks and other lower level clerical support personnel involved in the...

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Demographic Data for Hawaii

Moving to Hawaii? Find some basic demographic data about Hawaii below.


Local
National
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Salary for Legal Assistant Jobs in Hawaii

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireLegal research efforts.

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Highest Education Level

Legal Assistants in Hawaii offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
36.5%
Doctorate Degree
26.4%
Associate's Degree
13.8%
Master's Degree
9.9%
Vocational Degree or Certification
6.2%
High School or GED
5.8%
Some College
1.1%
Some High School
0.2%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Legal Assistants in Hawaii
Less than 1 year
40.5%
1-2 years
20.3%
None
18.0%
2-4 years
9.6%
4-6 years
7.9%
6-8 years
2.4%
8-10 years
1.1%


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