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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Qualifications At least seven (7) years’ experience in Hawaii land management and/or real estate legal assisting....

Judicial Clerk III - Kamuela, Hawaii

  • Honolulu, HI
  • 2 days ago
  • Honolulu, HI
  • 2 days ago

Recruitment Number 25-096KS, Judicial Clerk III, SR-14, Kamuela, Hawaii.Performs a variety of court clerical work in the preparation, processing, and maintenance of court records for a division...

Litigation Assistant

  • Honolulu, HI
  • 3 days ago
  • Honolulu, HI
  • 3 days ago

Litigation Assistant with a minimum of six years of federal court filing experience needed for a growing San Diego law firm. The position is fully remote, however the litigation assistant must...

Remote Work

Legal Clerk I - SR-10

  • Kailua Kona, HI
  • 4 days ago
  • Kailua Kona, HI
  • 4 days ago

Legal Clerk I - SR-10 Salary $40,248.00 - $50,880.00 Annually Location Future vacancies with immediate vacancy in Kailua-Kona, HI Job Type Permanent & Temporary Positions Job Number 2025-00046...

Judicial Clerk II - Kauai

  • Honolulu, HI
  • 9 days ago
  • Honolulu, HI
  • 9 days ago

Recruitment Number 25-086KS, Judicial Clerk II, SR-12, Kauai.Performs a variety of court clerical work in the preparation, processing, and maintenance of court records for a division within the...

Judicial Clerk I - Kauai

  • Honolulu, HI
  • 9 days ago
  • Honolulu, HI
  • 9 days ago

Recruitment Number 25-085KS, Judicial Clerk I, SR-10, Kauai.Performs a variety of court clerical work in the preparation, processing, and maintenance of court records for a division within the...

Judicial Clerk III - Pearl City, Oahu

  • Honolulu, HI
  • 24 days ago
  • Honolulu, HI
  • 24 days ago

Recruitment Number 25-078KS, 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...

Judicial Clerk II - Wailuku/Kahului, Maui

  • Honolulu, HI
  • 26 days ago
  • Honolulu, HI
  • 26 days ago

Recruitment Number 24-241KS, Judicial Clerk II, SR-12, Wailuku/Kahului, Maui. Performs a variety of court clerical work in the preparation, processing, and maintenance of court records for a...

Judicial Clerk I - Wailuku/Kahului, Maui

  • Honolulu, HI
  • 26 days ago
  • Honolulu, HI
  • 26 days ago

Recruitment Number 24-240KS, Judicial Clerk I, SR-10, Wailuku/Kahului, Maui. Performs a variety of court clerical work in the preparation, processing, and maintenance of court records for a...

Judicial Clerk IV - Wailuku, Maui

  • Honolulu, HI
  • 30+ days ago
  • Honolulu, HI
  • 30+ days ago

Recruitment Number 25-077KS, Judicial Clerk IV, SR-16, Wailuku, Maui. Supervises and participates in the performance of the full range and variety of court clerical and customer service work in...

Legal Assistant/Paralegal

  • Honolulu, HI
  • 30+ days ago
  • Honolulu, HI
  • 30+ days ago

Legal Assistant/Paralegal (Permanent) Location: Honolulu Industry: Legal Salary: $55,000 - $75,000 annually, depending on experience Law firm seeking a Legal Assistant/Paralegal to join their team!...

Legal Clerk - Entry Level To Full Performance - Oahu

  • Honolulu, HI
  • 45+ days ago
  • Honolulu, HI
  • 45+ days ago

documents preparation, processing and filing practices and procedures; and procedures for processing and filing legal and court documents with courts, boards and commissions....

Legal Assistant II And III - Oahu

  • Honolulu, HI
  • 45+ days ago
  • Honolulu, HI
  • 45+ days ago

Salary: Legal Assistant II: $4,495 per month (SR-18, Step D) Legal Assistant III: $4,858 to $5,918 per month (SR-20, Step D to I) Note: The starting monthly salary for vacancies in Step D, is at the...

Judicial Clerk III - Lahaina, Maui

  • Honolulu, HI
  • 45+ days ago
  • Honolulu, HI
  • 45+ days ago

Recruitment Number 25-041KS, Judicial Clerk III, SR-14, Lahaina, Maui.Performs a variety of court clerical work in the preparation, processing, and maintenance of court records for a division...

Judicial Clerk II - Kaneohe, Oahu

  • Honolulu, HI
  • 60+ days ago
  • Honolulu, HI
  • 60+ days ago

Recruitment Number 25-015KS, Judicial Clerk II, SR-12, Kaneohe, Oahu.Performs a variety of court clerical work in the preparation, processing, and maintenance of court records for a division...

Demographic Data for Hawaii

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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.

Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Legal Assistants in Hawaii offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
35.2%
Doctorate Degree
27.2%
Associate's Degree
14.0%
Master's Degree
9.6%
Vocational Degree or Certification
6.4%
High School or GED
6.2%
Some College
1.2%
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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