LEGAL CLERK I
City and County of Honolulu, Houston, TX, United States
Legal Clerk I
Department of the Prosecuting Attorney
is seeking a
Legal Clerk I
with foundational legal experience in a law office to support attorneys handling criminal cases. Ideal candidates have exposure to legal terminology, documents, court processes, filing systems, and office practices, and can thrive under deadlines and maintain accuracy in a high-volume setting.
What You'll Do
Process incoming cases for Deputy Prosecuting Attorneys (DPAs), including creating and organizing physical working case files
Maintain, update, and correct electronic and physical case files using established legal procedure
Prepare, format, proofread, and finalize legal documents for attorney review
Perform electronic filing (e‑filing) with the courts and distribute documents to the appropriate parties
Coordinate with court personnel on hearings, trial schedules, and case updates
Manage calendars and provide schedule updates to DPAs
Division Assignment
Misdemeanor Prosecution Division
Felony Prosecution Division
Family Division
Special Work Requirements
Work under constant time constraints and strict deadlines
High level of dependability and reliability
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
Consistent and reliable work output
Keyboarding at 40 words per minute
Career Progression
There is room for career growth as you work to progressively advance in this job series from a Legal Clerk I up to a Legal Clerk IV position. Experienced and knowledgeable legal clerks can later apply to be a Supervising Legal Clerk I, and advance up to Supervising Legal Clerk II with satisfactory work experience and demonstration of applicable knowledge and skills. (Note: Absent additional qualifications, these classes of work will NOT normally progress to Attorney positions.)
Salary Range
Legal Clerk I SR-10 $3,471
Legal Clerk II SR-12 $3,748
Legal Clerk III SR-14 $4,054
Legal Clerk IV SR-16 $4,388
Supervising Legal Clerk I SR-18 $4,925
Supervising Legal Clerk II SR-20 $5,330
Benefits
Enjoy excellent employment benefits including generous time off (up to 21 vacation days, 21 sick leave days, and holidays), comprehensive health coverage, retirement plan, career development, and more.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
At 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
One year and six months of clerical experience, six months of which must have involved clerical and typing work in a law office.
Substitution
Business school or college‑level credits from a regionally‑accredited college or university will substitute for experience on a month‑for‑month basis for the required general clerical experience.
Relevant education and training from a regionally‑accredited college or university in a legal office administration, legal assistance, legal secretary, paralegal, or law program may be used to substitute for the required clerical experience in a law office. The amount of time credited for the substitution will be dependent on the specific program you completed.
Applicable Skills Needed
Familiarity with legal terminology, procedures, forms, and documents
Experience with legal e‑filing systems and legal office practices
Strong grammar, spelling, and written communication skills
Typing proficiency of at 40 net words per minute
Maintain and organize legal records accurately
Working knowledge of word processing and computer systems
Basic understanding of the court's actions and related legal process
Work effectively under deadlines and time constraints
Communicate professionally with staff, attorneys, and the public
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Department of the Prosecuting Attorney
is seeking a
Legal Clerk I
with foundational legal experience in a law office to support attorneys handling criminal cases. Ideal candidates have exposure to legal terminology, documents, court processes, filing systems, and office practices, and can thrive under deadlines and maintain accuracy in a high-volume setting.
What You'll Do
Process incoming cases for Deputy Prosecuting Attorneys (DPAs), including creating and organizing physical working case files
Maintain, update, and correct electronic and physical case files using established legal procedure
Prepare, format, proofread, and finalize legal documents for attorney review
Perform electronic filing (e‑filing) with the courts and distribute documents to the appropriate parties
Coordinate with court personnel on hearings, trial schedules, and case updates
Manage calendars and provide schedule updates to DPAs
Division Assignment
Misdemeanor Prosecution Division
Felony Prosecution Division
Family Division
Special Work Requirements
Work under constant time constraints and strict deadlines
High level of dependability and reliability
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
Consistent and reliable work output
Keyboarding at 40 words per minute
Career Progression
There is room for career growth as you work to progressively advance in this job series from a Legal Clerk I up to a Legal Clerk IV position. Experienced and knowledgeable legal clerks can later apply to be a Supervising Legal Clerk I, and advance up to Supervising Legal Clerk II with satisfactory work experience and demonstration of applicable knowledge and skills. (Note: Absent additional qualifications, these classes of work will NOT normally progress to Attorney positions.)
Salary Range
Legal Clerk I SR-10 $3,471
Legal Clerk II SR-12 $3,748
Legal Clerk III SR-14 $4,054
Legal Clerk IV SR-16 $4,388
Supervising Legal Clerk I SR-18 $4,925
Supervising Legal Clerk II SR-20 $5,330
Benefits
Enjoy excellent employment benefits including generous time off (up to 21 vacation days, 21 sick leave days, and holidays), comprehensive health coverage, retirement plan, career development, and more.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
At 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
One year and six months of clerical experience, six months of which must have involved clerical and typing work in a law office.
Substitution
Business school or college‑level credits from a regionally‑accredited college or university will substitute for experience on a month‑for‑month basis for the required general clerical experience.
Relevant education and training from a regionally‑accredited college or university in a legal office administration, legal assistance, legal secretary, paralegal, or law program may be used to substitute for the required clerical experience in a law office. The amount of time credited for the substitution will be dependent on the specific program you completed.
Applicable Skills Needed
Familiarity with legal terminology, procedures, forms, and documents
Experience with legal e‑filing systems and legal office practices
Strong grammar, spelling, and written communication skills
Typing proficiency of at 40 net words per minute
Maintain and organize legal records accurately
Working knowledge of word processing and computer systems
Basic understanding of the court's actions and related legal process
Work effectively under deadlines and time constraints
Communicate professionally with staff, attorneys, and the public
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