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Legal Assistant for
Legal Department

Application Deadline: September 6, 2005

The American Civil Liberties Union of Hawaii (ACLU of Hawaii) seeks a Legal Assistant to provide support, primarily to its legal department. Some assistance will also be provided to the general office.

Under the supervision of the Legal Director, this position requires a high degree of organization and flexibility, as well as the ability to maintain confidentiality, exercise sound independent judgment, and take initiative.

Principal Responsibilities:
Responsibilities require the ability to work in an organized manner with limited supervision.
  • Receive and screen communications to the Legal Director, including telephone calls, mail and all intake requests, and provide assistance to the Legal Director;
  • Edit and format court pleadings, discovery and other legal documents;
  • Analyze discovery independently, take initiative (including Internet research), record accurate witness statements, and organize extensive documents;
  • Draft, edit, and prepare correspondence and legal filings and legal discovery;
  • Open, maintain and archive legal files, both in the office and off-site;
  • Provide back-up to the office manager;
  • Other duties, as assigned by the Legal Director.

Qualifications:
The successful candidate will have: (1) a commitment to civil rights and civil liberties (including prisoners’ rights); (2) excellent oral and written communication skills; and (3) solid computer skills (knowledge of Microsoft Word (2000 or later), Microsoft Outlook, and database programs). Additionally, the candidate must be highly organized, detail oriented and accurate, with the ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and work in a busy office environment. Paralegal degree highly desirable but not required. Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree required.

Compensation:
Salary $30,000. Excellent benefits package.

Application:
By September 6, applicants should submit a resume, list of references, and a cover letter describing the applicant’s interest in this position to the attention of Legal Director, ACLU of Hawaii, P.O. Box 3410, Honolulu, Hawaii, 96801. Completed application packets may also be submitted via email to office@acluhawaii.org with the Re: line “Legal Assistant Position.” No phone calls please.

About the ACLU of Hawaii
The ACLU of Hawaii was founded in 1965 and is an affiliate of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), a nationwide, non-profit, non-partisan membership organization dedicated to the defense and expansion of civil rights and civil liberties.

The ACLU of Hawaii is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All interested individuals, including women, people of color, LGBT persons, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
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