Legal Secretary/Paralegal

Fast-paced, high-volume law firm serving Kauai for over 70 years seeks a full-time Legal Secretary/Paralegal. Areas of practice include, but are not limited to, estate planning, real estate, collections, landlord-tenant matters, and business formation. The ideal candidate is extremely detail-oriented, reliable, able to learn quickly, and has experience in a legal or administrative setting.

Notary Public Commission is preferred, but not initially required. If hired, you must pass the notary exam within 1 year of start date.

Start date is flexible. Salary commensurate with experience; pay raises upon passing the notary exam and upon gaining more experience with the firm.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduate of high school or its equivalent
• Valid Hawaii driver license
• Excellent word processing, spelling, grammar, and proofreading skills
• Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office or WordPerfect, or equivalent, and scanning documents
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to manage a busy practice, work independently, meet deadlines, and perform multiple tasks with attention to detail

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Answer phones, transfer calls, greet clients
• Draft correspondence and legal documents (i.e. powers of attorney, motions, deeds, etc.) for attorney review
• Schedule appointments, meetings, court dates, etc.
• Notarize documents
• Maintain, organize, and scan client files
• Occasional errands to the courthouse and financial institutions
• File documents online with the courts
• Manage/process client payments and billings
• Possible accounting duties

BENEFITS:

• Employer pays 100% of healthcare premiums (full medical, dental and vision coverage)
• 401(k) retirement plan after 1 yr with the company
• End-of-year bonus

To apply, please respond to this posting and submit a resume, cover letter, and contact information for at least two professional references to the attention of Mia Shiraishi.

Shiraishi Law Firm
2403 Ulu Maika St.
Lihue, HI 96766

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person