What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Secretary position at Char Sakamoto Ishii Lum & Ching?
Qualification:
· Strong knowledge of Hawaii and U.S. Federal court calendaring & filing procedures; Hawaii & U.S. Federal court deadlines for trial
· Knowledge of preparing legal documents and understanding of legal terminology are all required
· Must be familiar with local court rules and be able to work in a high-volume environment
· Strong interpersonal and communication (oral and written) skills
· High attention to detail and excellent organizational skills
· Strong technical skills and ability to learn new software
· Must have knowledge of MS office software
· Notary a plus
Responsibilities:
· Provide administrative support to attorneys and/or legal assistants
· Prepare documents and conduct necessary research
· Follow legal procedures and handle all related paperwork
· Handle court filings and maintains organized case files
· Maintaining attorney calendar, preparing, recording & monitoring court appearance dates, pleadings, and filing requirements
· Documenting and inputting attorney billable time and reimbursable expenses
· Communicating with clients, law firm staff, judges, judicial workers, court administrators, and other outside third parties.
· Other duties as assigned
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $23.00 per hour
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
COVID-19 considerations:
All clients and employees are required to wear a mask. COVID-19 vaccination requirements.
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Honolulu, HI 96813: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
- Legal case management: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: One location