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Position InformationServing 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 legal matters on behalf of the City. In this role, you will perform a variety of independent legal clerical duties, including preparing legal documents, maintaining case records, coordinating court activities, and assisting attorneys with case preparation. Your organizational skills and attention to detail will help ensure legal documents, filings, and case records are processed accurately and on time.What You Will Do* Prepare and process a variety of legal documents, forms, correspondence, and related materials used in legal proceedings.* Maintain and organize case files and legal records in electronic and hard copy formats.* Track assigned cases, maintain court calendars, and coordinate deadlines and court appearances for attorneys.* File or e-file legal documents with the courts and compile materials needed for court proceedings.* Research case files and gather information needed by attorneys and legal staff.* Process claims filed against the City and prepare related correspondence and documentation.NOTE: The Legal Clerk positions are clerical and may be eligible for promotional opportunities to the Supervising Legal Clerk series. However, these classes DO NOT PROGRESS to Law Clerk, Deputy Corporation Counsel, or Deputy Prosecuting Attorney positions.Actual salary commensurate with applicable experience, pending approval.Enjoy excellent employment benefitsincluding generous time off (up to 21 vacation days, 21 sick leave days, and holidays), comprehensive health coverage, retirement plan, career development, and much more! View details about all our available benefits by clicking on the "Benefits" tab at the top of this posting or visiting today to protect those who serve and keep our City running!Additional Job InformationSome notifications will be sent via e-mail. You are responsible for monitoring instructions and correspondence from this office by checking your email account in a timely manner. To ensure proper delivery, please make sure you:* use a valid e-mail account;* verify your e-mail address is entered correctly on your GovernmentJobs account;* are subscribed to email notices;* check your spam folders; and* add infoneogov@honolulu.gov and info@governmentjobs.com to your contact list.Notifications may also be sent via text message if opted into the service. Data and text messaging fees apply.Minimum Qualification RequirementsAt time of application, you must be a citizen, national or permanent resident alien of the United States or a non-citizen eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment.EDUCATION REQUIREMENT:Equivalent to graduation from high school.Responsible work experience demonstrating the ability to perform the essential functions of the job may be substituted for education.EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:Three years of clerical experience, two of which must have been progressively responsible legal clerical work experience involving the preparation, typing and processing of a variety of legal forms and documents which required substantive knowledge of legal terminology, procedures, practices, forms and documents.APPLICABLE SKILLS NEEDED* Familiarity with legal terminology and the format and purpose of documents used in legal proceedings* Understanding of legal processes, procedures, and the various types of court actions and filings* Experience with maintaining organized legal filing systems, case files, and records* Strong written communication, including proper grammar, spelling, and preparation of legal correspondence and documents* Experience using word processing software and computer systems to enter, update, and retrieve case information* Attention to detail when reviewing documents and extracting information from legal files and records* Clear communication when providing information to attorneys, court personnel, witnesses, and the public* Organization and time management to handle multiple assignments and meet deadlinesSubstitution*