Honolulu, Hawaii, United States · Hybrid
$21/hr–$28/hr
The Legal Aid Society of Hawaiʻi is Hawaiʻi’s oldest and largest non-profit public interest law firm with offices statewide. Through its dedicated staff, Legal Aid helps ensure justice and fairness for all by providing c…
Skills: Document Preparation, Client Interviewing, Court Report Writing, Case Management, Microsoft Office
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The paralegal handles document preparation, filing, and client interviews across various family law matters including divorce and adoption. Responsibilities also include conducting home and school visits and writing extensive court reports.
Candidates should have at least an Associate's degree and a valid driver's license with reliable transportation. Experience in family law, child abuse and neglect systems, and a commitment to social justice are strongly preferred.
The Legal Aid Society of Hawaiʻi is Hawaiʻi’s oldest and largest non-profit public interest law firm with offices statewide. Through its dedicated staff, Legal Aid helps ensure justice and fairness for all by providing civil legal aid to the most vulnerable in our society.
Positions Description:
The Legal Aid Society of Hawaii seeks Full-Time (37.5 hours per week) Family Law Paralegal based out of the Honolulu office. The paralegal may work in all areas of Legal Aid’s family law practice including Divorce, Paternity, Adoptions, Guardianships, Guardian Ad Litem in child abuse and Neglect cases, and other general family law matters. Primary responsibilities include document preparation and filing, interviewing clients and other relevant individuals, conducting home and school visits, writing extensive court reports, and preparing and filing various court forms, processing limited direct referral applications, program development and outreach and education.
All candidates should meet the following minimum requirements:
Compensation: $21.74 - $28.80/hour commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Benefits Include
Hybrid work hours are available, subject to program and office needs. Hybrid working conditions are subject to change.
Please submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references. No calls please.
The Legal Aid Society of Hawaii is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, disability, age, gender, gender identity, political affiliation, or religion. More information about Legal Aid can be found at www.legalaidhawaii.org
"Building a Just Society"
The Legal Aid Society of Hawaii is a public interest, not-for-profit law firm whose mission is to achieve fairness and justice through legal advocacy, outreach and education for those in need. Established in 1950, Legal Aid has nine offices statewide, and over 80 staff members (attorneys, paralegals, and administrative personnel) all dedicated to achieving Legal Aid’s vision of “Building a Just Society.” Legal Aid provides free legal services to those who qualify. Legal areas include: Family Law, Public Benefits, Consumer Law, Fair Housing, Housing Law, Foreclosure Counseling, Tax Preparation, etc.. Legal Aid does NOT handle Criminal Law issues. Legal Aid also includes the Hawaii Immigrant Justice Center at Legal Aid (HIJC), serving the immigrant population with their legal needs. HIJC's mission is to advance the human rights of immigrants, including victims of domestic violence, international victims of human trafficking, and abandoned and abused children. For more information, please visit: www.legalaidhawaii.org or www.hijcenter.org
Offices: 924 Bethel Street, Honolulu, Hawaii 96813, US
"Building a Just Society"
The Legal Aid Society of Hawaii is a public interest, not-for-profit law firm whose mission is to achieve fairness and justice through legal advocacy, outreach and education for those in need. Established in 1950, Legal Aid has nine offices statewide, and over 80 staff members (attorneys, paralegals, and administrative personnel) all dedicated to achieving Legal Aid’s vision of “Building a Just Society.” Legal Aid provides free legal services to those who qualify. Legal areas include: Family Law, Public Benefits, Consumer Law, Fair Housing, Housing Law, Foreclosure Counseling, Tax Preparation, etc.. Legal Aid does NOT handle Criminal Law issues. Legal Aid also includes the Hawaii Immigrant Justice Center at Legal Aid (HIJC), serving the immigrant population with their legal needs. HIJC's mission is to advance the human rights of immigrants, including victims of domestic violence, international victims of human trafficking, and abandoned and abused children. For more information, please visit: www.legalaidhawaii.org or www.hijcenter.org
Offices: 924 Bethel Street, Honolulu, Hawaii 96813, US
