Legal Secretary

Kosmos; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Paid Life and Disability Insurance

Medical, Dental and Vision Plans

401K Retirement Savings Plan

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

A growing law firm in Honolulu is seeking a Legal Secretary/Assistant to support litigation attorneys and manage multiple cases. Responsibilities include drafting legal documents, monitoring deadlines, and updating client management systems. Candidates must have a high school diploma and at least one year of relevant experience. This role offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and 401K plans.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• At least 1 year experience working as a Legal Assistant or Secretary.
• Thorough knowledge of legal principles and terminology.
• In-depth knowledge of government regulations.
• Excellent planning and organizing skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys in judicial foreclosure proceedings.
• Draft pleadings and discovery responses.
• Monitor litigation deadlines for compliance.
• Update client systems for all litigation matters.
• Manage and prioritize multiple cases.
• Update client systems and keep the case management system current.
• Prioritize multiple cases and assist with special projects as needed.

Skills

Legal principles knowledge

Legal research techniques

Excellent communication skills

Planning and organizing skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Legal research

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Client Management Systems

Job description

Overview

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

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 Secretary
• 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)