Paralegal Services
Hilo, Hawaii
When you’re searching for "paralegal near me", look no further than Orchid Isle Paralegal & Notary, LLC. As your premier paralegal experts in Hawaii, we provide exceptional support for legal professionals and clients, ensuring every detail is managed with precision and care.
Based out of Hilo but willing to travel across the Big Island.
Document Management and Drafting
Navigating the complexities of document management and drafting in Hawaii's legal landscape requires a deft touch and expert knowledge. At Orchid Isle Paralegal & Notary, we excel in managing and crafting legal documents to meet the intricate demands of the legal system. Whether it's drafting detailed motions or organizing client files, our services are tailored to the unique needs of your case.
Clerical Duties and Timeline Preparation
For meticulous clerical and timeline management on the Big Island, look no further than Orchid Isle Paralegal & Notary. Our paralegal services provide the essential support needed to keep your operations running smoothly. By handling the critical administrative tasks, we free you up to concentrate on the substantive aspects of your legal work, ensuring nothing is overlooked.
Legal & Non-Legal Research
When the stakes are high and you need thorough legal research in Hawaii, Orchid Isle Paralegal & Notary is here to deliver. Specializing in both legal and non-legal research, our team provides deep insights and comprehensive analysis to ensure your case is built on a strong foundation. With attention to detail that's unmatched, we're the support system you need for success in any legal endeavor.
Trial Preparation and Support
As you prepare for trial on the Big Island, our team stands ready to provide the thorough support and preparation you need. From document organization to evidence coordination, we offer comprehensive trial support that sets you up for success in the courtroom. Attorneys throughout Hilo and beyond rely on us for trial preparation that makes a difference.
Hawaii Revised Statutes §605-14 Unauthorized practice of law prohibited. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, association, or corporation to engage in or attempt to engage in or to offer to engage in the practice of law, or to do or attempt to do or offer to do any act constituting the practice of law, except and to the extent that the person, firm, or association is licensed or authorized so to do by an appropriate court, agency, or office or by a statute of the State or of the United States. Nothing in § 605-14 to 605-17 contained shall be construed to prohibit the preparation or use by any party to a transaction of any legal or business form or document used in the transaction.
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(b) A person is presumed to be practicing law when engaging in any of the following conduct on behalf of another:
(1) Giving advice or counsel to persons as to their legal rights or responsibilities or to those of others;
(2) Selecting, drafting, or completing legal documents or agreements that affect the legal rights of a person;
(3) Representing a person before an adjudicative body, including, but not limited to, preparing or filing documents or conducting discovery; or
(4) Negotiating legal rights or responsibilities on behalf of a person.
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(c) Whether or not they constitute the practice of law, the following activities are permitted without regard to subsection (a):
(1) Pro se representation;
(2) Serving as a mediator, arbitrator, conciliator or facilitator;
(3) Providing services under the supervision of a lawyer in compliance with the Hawaii Rules of Professional Conduct; and
(4) Publishing legal self-help books or generic form documents.
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(d) For purposes of this section, the following definitions shall apply:
"Practice of law" is the application of legal principles and judgment with regard to the circumstances or objectives of a person that require the knowledge and skill of a person trained in the law.
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"Person" includes the plural as well as the singular and denotes an individual or any legal or commercial entity.
"Adjudicative body" includes a court, a mediator, an arbitrator or a legislative body, administrative agency or other body acting in an adjudicative capacity. A legislative body, administrative agency or other body acts in an adjudicative capacity when a neutral official, after the presentation of evidence or legal argument by a party or parties, will render a binding legal judgment directly affecting a party's interests in a particular matter.
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(808) 345-9004
Mobile/Remote Appointments or by
Appointment Only at 56 Waianuenue Ave., Ste. 202, Hilo, HI 96720