Legal Assistant - Detail-Oriented, Court Filing Scheduling

Cades Schutte LLP; Honolulu (HI); Vor Ort; USD 52.000 - 68.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

FSA

Life and AD&D insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Holidays

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Supplemental insurance options

Zusammenfassung

Cades Schutte LLP in Honolulu is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to provide high-level administrative and secretarial support to our attorneys. The role emphasizes meticulous organization, deadline-tracking, and professional client communications in a fast-paced, on-site setting.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of legal assistant experience, solid knowledge of court rules and procedures, and proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Qualifikationen

• 3+ years of experience as a legal assistant.
• Strong knowledge of legal terminology, court rules, and law office procedures.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; familiarity with iManage is a plus.

Aufgaben

• Provide administrative and legal support to the Firm while maintaining professionalism, confidentiality, and client service.
• File legal documents with state and federal courts using electronic filing systems (e-filing) and ensure compliance with court rules and deadlines.
• Monitor and track deadlines, statutes of limitations, and other critical dates to ensure timely completion of assignments.
• Manage attorney calendars, schedule meetings, depositions, and court appearances.
• Handle client communications, expense reporting, travel arrangements, and file maintenance.
• Open and close client files, maintain case records, and ensure compliance with Firm protocols.
• Docket deadlines and ensure accurate time entry into legal billing systems.
• Draft routine correspondence and communicate professionally with clients, courts, vendors, and internal staff.
• Assist with conflict checks, new client matter intake, and file closing procedures, as applicable.
• Provide coverage and support to other attorneys and legal assistants during planned and unplanned absences.

Kenntnisse

Legal terminology

Court rules

Attention to detail

Client service

Ausbildung

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

iManage

Jobbeschreibung

Cades Schutte LLP in Honolulu is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to provide high-level administrative and secretarial support to our attorneys. The role emphasizes meticulous organization, deadline-tracking, and professional client communications in a fast-paced, on-site setting.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of legal assistant experience, solid knowledge of court rules and procedures, and proficiency with Microsoft Office.