Employers Options is seeking a Legal Assistant to join our growing and dynamic team in Kahului, Maui ! Benefits and competitive pay will be discussed during the interview and will be based upon experience.

Company Intro:

Employers Options does not just connect you with a job; we offer you a Professional Mentoring & Education Program to help you be great at your job, love it, and grow. The more worthy the goal, the harder the path and we do not offer you a rose garden. This is not an elevator to success; it is a ladder, and you must put in the work to climb so you'll never feel stuck in a dead-end job again.

Employers Options is part of Array Corporation, the leading technology-enabled enterprise staffing organization whose mission is to help YOU TAKE CHARGE OF YOUR CAREER.

Role Purpose:

To provide legal support by assisting individual lawyers or legal teams by preparing and prioritizing legal documents. They perform legal research, compile legal documents and evidence, facilitate interviews, and provide assistance prior to and during court proceedings.

Job Description:

Legal Assistantresponsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Conduct legal research on cases and gather pertinent legal information.
• Interpret laws, rulings and regulations in legal documents.
• Compile, proofread and edit drafts of contracts, leases, licenses, policies and other legal documents.
• Monitor, study and develop written summaries of proposed and enacted legislation, regulations, court decisions, industry guidelines, trade journals and other relevant publications.
• Assist with case preparation including opening and closing arguments, and aiding in court motions or pleadings.
• Daily record keeping with electronic and physical filing of caseloads.
• Analyze and summarize documents.
• Assist with the administration and management of workflow.
• Locate and interview witnesses.
• General administrative duties ie. answering correspondence and taking telephone calls.
Position Requirements

Education: Bachelors degree in law or paralegal certification or similar preferred but not required

Experience:

• Two years of legal research experience.
• Two years of experience in drafting legal and business documents.

Skills and Certifications:

• Analytical thinker with strong conceptual and research skills.
• Ability to understand and interpret legal documents.
• Strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Lexis-Nexis, PACER, Westlaw and other legal research sites.

Type: Full-Time

Pay Rate: Based on Experience

Schedule: To be discussed during interview

Top Benefits/Perks:

As a team member at Employers Options , you will be eligible for:

• Competitive Benefits such as health care, dental care, vision care, and 401K/matching

• Career Development

Location:

Kahului, Maui, Hawaii