Family Law Paralegal

Legal Aid Society

. 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.

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeHonolulu • Hawaii • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $22 - $29 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in family law practices, including Divorce, Paternity, and Guardianships, while effectively managing case/client interactions and preparing legal documents. Committed to social justice and culturally sensitive outreach to diverse, low-income populations.

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Paralegal ExperienceKnowledge Of Child Abuse And Neglect SystemCase/Client Management ExperienceMicrosoft Office ProficiencyValid Hawaii Driver's License

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Hard Skills

Document PreparationCourt Report WritingInterviewing ClientsFiling Court FormsConducting Home VisitsProcessing Referral ApplicationsAttention To DetailAbility To Work Independently

Soft Skills

EmpathyCollaborationCultural SensitivityAbility To Work Under Pressure

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft SharePointMicrosoft Teams

Industry Keywords

Family LawSocial JusticeLegal AidChild AbuseNeglect CasesGuardianshipLow-Income Populations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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.
Prepare and file documents.
Interview clients and other relevant individuals.
Conduct home and school visits.
Write extensive court reports.
Prepare and file various court forms.
Process limited direct referral applications.
Support program development and outreach and education.
Work under the supervision of one or more attorneys.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Passing necessary state and federal background checks.
Ability to work independently under the supervision of one or more attorneys.
At a minimum, applicants should have an Associate’s degree or equivalent from two-year College or technical school or equivalent experience.
Paralegal experience strongly preferred.
Knowledge and professional experience with the child abuse and neglect system from either a legal, social services, or investigative perspective strongly preferred.
Experience in case/client management strongly preferred.
Basic computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office program (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.
Access to an automobile or other means of reliable transportation on a daily basis required.
Valid Hawaii Driver’s License, valid registration and insurance and access to a vehicle on a regular basis.
Fluency in a language other than English is a plus, but not required.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Two (2) medical insurance providers offering four (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 care and 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) with additional paid bereavement and jury duty leave.
Hybrid work hours are available, subject to program and office needs.