What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Secretary/Paralegal position at Shiraishi Law Firm?
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
Salary : $40,000 - $50,000