Board of Ethics Legal Secretary

Salary: Depends on Qualifications Location : Maui County (various), HI Job Type: Non Civil Service Job Number: 2026 BOE Legal Secretary Department: Department of Management Opening Date: 05/12/2026 Closing Date: Continuous Description Appointment may be made at any rate within the salary range from $4,961 to $7,069 per month in accordance with Ordinance 5948. How to Apply: Please submit letter of interest with resume to . This position performs specialized paraprofessional legal support work for the Board of Ethics involving confidential and sensitive matters requiring the exercise of independent judgment, discretion, and professionalism. The position provides legal, administrative, and operational support to the Executive Director and Legal Counsel, Staff Attorney, Investigator, and Administrative Assistant in carrying out the Board's functions and ensuring the effective administration of the County's ethics program. Examples of Duties Prepares, reviews, and processes legal and administrative documents and filings related to Board of Ethics functions, including complaints, advisory opinions, disclosures, and related case materials; conducts legal research and assists with the development of summaries, reports, and investigative documentation; supports complaint intake, case management, and investigative activities, including gathering and organizing information and maintaining confidential records and files; coordinates communications and scheduling among Board members, staff, attorneys, complainants, respondents, and other stakeholders; assists with the preparation and distribution of meeting materials, public notices, and related documentation, and supports Board meetings and proceedings; maintains tracking systems, databases, and online filing and information systems to ensure compliance with deadlines and reporting requirements; and provides general administrative, clerical, and public inquiry support in furtherance of the Board's operations. Minimum Qualification Requirements Training and Experience: A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation from high school and one year of clerical experience, preferably in a legal setting. License Requirement: None Knowledge of: Common legal terminology, procedures, practices, forms, and documents; filing methods and systems; grammar, spelling, and word usage; office practices and procedures. Ability to: Be detail-oriented; type/key accurately at the rate of 40 net words per minute; as applicable to specific positions, take dictation and transcribe notes accurately; maintain legal records; use word processing and computer equipment; learn the various types of legal actions and requests, and associated processes; work within constant time constraints and deadlines; maintain a high degree of confidentiality and professionalism in handling sensitive matters; deal effectively with other employees, attorneys, and the public. Health and Physical Condition: Persons seeking appointment to this position must meet health and physical condition standards deemed necessary and proper to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations. Physical Effort Grouping: Light APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT: If you have never applied for a job using the NEOGOV system, you must create an account. You will need a username, password, and working email address to create your account. Your detailed work history is required on the application. A resume submitted in lieu of an application will not be sufficient. Furthermore, "See resume" is NOT an acceptable response under the "Work Experience" section. An application containing this response may be deemed incomplete. Applications may be rejected if they are incomplete. EXAMINATIONS ARE ADMINISTERED IN THE COUNTY OF MAUl ONLY The above examination is being given on an open-competitive basis to establish an eligible list which shall be effective for not more than one year unless extended by the Director of Personnel Services. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER The County of Maui does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, age, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, disability, marital status, pregnancy, arrest and court record, assignment of child support, national guard participation or any other basis covered by state or federal laws governing non-discrimination Pre-Employment/Post-Offer Drug Screening Test: All applicants, who will enter a safety sensitive position or certain designated categories that the Personnel Services Director has established or who are required by law to be drug tested must pass a pre-employment/post-offer drug screening test as a condition of employment. There is no retesting or re-evaluation process. Cost for the drug screening test shall be borne by the County of Maui. Personnel Services Email: