Legal Assistant

Kosmos; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Paid Life Insurance

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

401K Retirement Savings Plan

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

A growing law firm in Honolulu is seeking a Legal Assistant. This role requires assisting attorneys in various legal tasks, including drafting pleadings and monitoring deadlines. The ideal candidate has a high school diploma and at least 1 year of relevant experience. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical and 401K plans.

Qualifications

• 1 year experience as a Legal Assistant or Paralegal required.
• Thorough knowledge of legal principles and legal terminology.
• In depth knowledge of government regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys in judicial foreclosure proceedings.
• Draft pleadings and Discovery Responses.
• Monitor Litigation deadlines to ensure compliance.

Skills

Legal research techniques

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Critical thinking skills

Education

High school diploma

Paralegal certificate

Job description

Growing law firm in Honolulu has a need for a Legal Assistant. This is a direct hire role with a full benefits package

Specific Duties, Activities and Responsibilities

Assisting attorneys in the representation of clients in judicial foreclosure proceedings including, but not limited to, the following duties:

• Support Litigation Attorneys to ensure cases are being moved throughout the process to completion.
• Draft pleadings such as Motions, Proposed Orders and Notices of Hearings.
• Draft all Discovery Responses, including but not limited to Request for Production, Interrogatories and Request for Admission.
• Request documents from clients to finalize Discovery responses.
• Handle Docket Sounding and Depositions.
• Monitor Litigation deadlines to ensure compliance.
• Draft all correspondences to borrowers, Clerks, Judge, Clients, etc.
• Update Client Systems for all Litigation matters.
• Ensure Case Management system is kept updated.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple cases.
• Assist with other duties and special projects as needed

Job Requirements

• High school diploma required.
• At least 1 year experience working as a Legal Assistant or Paralegal
• Paralegal certificate a plus but not required.
• Thorough knowledge of legal principles, legal research techniques and legal terminology.
• In depth knowledge of government regulations.
• Relevant computer knowledge and experience.
• Excellent communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent planning and organizing skills, attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent research, analytical, critical thinking skills.

Benefits

Company Paid Life and Disability Insurance plans

• Medical, Dental and Vision Plans with Prescription coverage
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan
• Flexible scheduling (within reason, depending on position)