Paralegal – Lanai, Part-Time (20 Hours Per Week)  

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.
 
We are seeking a part-time (20 hours per week) intake paralegal to serve the low-income and disadvantaged community of Lanai. Responsibilities include client assistance in family law (including divorce, divorce modification, paternity, restraining orders, and some guardianship and adoptions), public assistance benefits, housing and consumer protection, senior legal services, and community outreach.   
 
Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Maintain client/case management information.
• Works effectively with diverse low-income and disadvantaged populations
• Primary point of contact for partner agencies regarding outreach needs, locations, schedules.
• In consultation with Managing Attorney, identify possible additional outreach locations and partners.
• Provide outreach and legal services in the community as needed.

 
Requirements:

• Associate’s degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school or equivalent experience required;

• Experience in case/client management strongly preferred;
• Familiarity with local community needs strongly preferred;
• Paralegal experience preferred; 
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse low-income and disadvantaged populations strongly preferred;

• Able to work under pressure in an empathetic and professional manner;

• Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and perform multiple tasks with attention to detail;
• Ability to work collaboratively and maintain good working relationships with fellow team members who are located off-island;

• Humility in working with colleagues and clients across the spectrum of diversity, including race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, immigrant status, religious identity, physical and mental disabilities, and limited English proficiency, is a must.

• Familiarity with Microsoft Office and strong computer skills required;

• Must have a valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle for travel to various parts of Lanai.

Compensation: $21.74 to 28.80 per hour, commensurate with experience and qualifications. Our generous benefits package is designed to speak to employees’ needs and to support and enhance their lifestyle, emphasizing quality of life and work-life balance. 
 
Benefits include:

• Two medical insurance providers offer 4 different plans to select from and free single coverage.
• Dental insurance.
• 401K plan with employer matching
• Free employee assistance plan - up to 6 sessions per year also available for household members.
• Paid time off includes 7 hour of vacation and 4 hours of sick leave accrued each month, one personal day and 14 paid holidays annually (15 during Election Year).

To apply, send a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references via this posting.

The Legal Aid Society of Hawaii is an Equal Opportunity Employer. More information about Legal Aid can be found at www.legalaidhawaii.org
 
This job posting does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise. The position requirements, duties, and offered benefits are subject to change.

Paralegal – Kaneohe or Waianae, full-time

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.

Position Description
We are seeking a full-time Paralegal to provide client services to Legal Aid clients.  Areas of practice may include family law, housing, public assistance benefits, and consumer protection. Responsibilities include reviewing applications, interviewing clients, gathering documentation, and assisting with document preparation and filing.  Legal Aid paralegals also participate in outreach and education efforts.

Candidates should meet the following minimum job qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, but, at a minimum, applicants should have an associate degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school or equivalent experience.
  
• Two (2) or more years of paralegal experience, including both document preparation and client interaction preferred.
  
• Familiarity with family law preferred.  
  
• Experience in case/client management preferred.
  
• Basic computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Word, Excel, SharePoint, Teams) required.
  
• Able to work collaboratively and maintain good working relationships in small working group.
  
• Culturally sensitive and able to work well with diverse, low-income populations, and familiarity with local community needs strongly preferred.
  
• Demonstrable commitment to social justice or experience working with disadvantaged and/or low-income population, or issues affecting low-income populations preferred.
  
• Able to perform multiple tasks with attention to detail.
  
• Sensitivity to resource limitations.
  
• Able to work under pressure in an empathetic and professional manner.
  

Compensation: $21.74 - $28.80/hour commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Our generous benefits package is designed to speak to employees’ needs and to support and enhance your lifestyle with an emphasis on quality of life and work-life balance. Full-time work-week hours are 37.50 hours per week.

Benefits include:

• Two (2) medical insurance providers offeringfour (4) different plans from which to select, free single coverage, and employer contribution to premiums share for dependents.
  
• Dental insurance.
  
• 401(k) plan with employer matching.
  
• Life Insurance for employees and dependents.
  
• Free long-term disability insurance.
  
• Parental leave plan with eight (8) weeks of fully paid leave available after one (1) year of full-time employment.
  
• Free employee assistance plan - up to six (6) sessions per year also available for household members.
  
• Paid time off includes twenty-one (21) days of vacation, twelve (12) sick days, one (1) personal day, and fourteen (14) paid holidays annually (fifteen (15) during Election Year).
  
• Hybrid work schedule may be available; remote and in-office work based on a weekly rotation schedule, subject to program and office needs.  Hybrid working conditions are subject to change.
  

Please submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three (3) professional references to [email protected]. No calls please.

This job posting does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise. The position requirements, duties, and offered benefits are subject to change.  The Legal Aid Society of Hawaiʻi is an Equal Opportunity Employer. More information about Legal Aid can be found at www.legalaidhawaii.org.

Intake Paralegal – Honolulu Part-Time

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.

We are seeking a part-time (20 hours per week) intake paralegal to assist clients through Legal Aid's centralized hotline on online intake system which involves screening applicants for eligibility, completing online applications, providing legal information and advice under the supervision of attorneys, and providing referrals.  The schedule is somewhat flexible, but applicants must be available at least 20 hours per week during regular business hours between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.
 
Requirements:

• Associates degree or equivalent from two-year College or technical school or equivalent experience required;
• Client or customer service experience preferred;

• Some legal experience is preferred, but training will be provided;
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse low-income and disadvantaged populations required;

• Able to work under pressure in an empathetic and professional manner, required;

• Familiarity with Microsoft Office and strong computer skills required.

• Humility in working with colleagues and clients across the spectrum of diversity, including race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, immigrant status, religious identity, physical and mental disabilities, and/or limited English proficiency, a must.

 
Compensation $20.07/hour - $25.15/hour commensurate with experience.  
 
Our generous benefits package is designed to speak to employees’ needs and to support and enhance your lifestyle with an emphasis on quality of life and work-life balance. 
Benefits include:

• Two medical insurance providers offering 4 different plans to select from and free single coverage.
• Dental insurance.
• 401K plan with employer matching.
• Parental leave plan after one year of employment with 8 weeks of fully paid leave.
• Free employee assistance plan - up to 6 sessions per year also available for household members.
• Paid time off includes 7 hour of vacation and 4 hours of sick leave accrued each months, one personal day and 14 paid holidays annually (15 during Election Year).

This position is currently a hybrid of remote and in-office work.  Hybrid working condition is subject to change. 

Please submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references to [email protected]. No calls please. 

This job posting does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise. The position requirements, duties, and offered benefits are subject to change.

To apply, send cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references via this posting. More information about Legal Aid can be found at www.legalaidhawaii.org. No telephone calls please. The Legal Aid Society of Hawaii is an Equal Opportunity Employer.