Legal Secretary/Receptionist

Fast-paced, high-volume law firm serving Kauai for over 70 years seeks a full-time Legal Secretary/Receptionist. 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.

If hired, you must pass the notary exam within 1 year of start date. Pay increase upon passing the notary exam.

Start date is flexible. Salary is commensurate with experience and will be increased upon gaining more experience with the firm. Prefer full-time (M-F, 8:00-5:00), but will consider part-time.

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
• Employer contributions to 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Bonuses based on performance

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: $45,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

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

Work Location: In person