Growing law firm in Honolulu has a need for a Paralegal. This is a direct hire role with a full benefits package
Specific Duties Activities and Responsibilities
Assisting attorneys in the representation of clients in judicial foreclosure proceedings including but not limited to the following duties:
- Support Litigation Attorneys to ensure cases are being moved throughout the process to completion.
- Draft pleadings such as Motions Proposed Orders and Notices of Hearings.
- Draft all Discovery Responses including but not limited to Request for Production Interrogatories and Request for Admission.
- Request documents from clients to finalize Discovery responses.
- Handle Docket Sounding and Depositions.
- Monitor Litigation deadlines to ensure compliance.
- Draft all correspondences to borrowers Clerks Judge Clients etc.
- Update Client Systems for all Litigation matters.
- Ensure Case Management system is kept updated.
- Ability to manage and prioritize multiple cases.
- Assist with other duties and special projects as needed
Job Requirements
- High school diploma required.
- At least 1 year experience working as a Legal Assistant or Paralegal
- Paralegal certificate a plus but not required.
- Thorough knowledge of legal principles legal research techniques and legal terminology.
- In depth knowledge of government regulations.
- Relevant computer knowledge and experience.
- Excellent communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent planning and organizing skills attention to detail and accuracy.
- Excellent research analytical critical thinking skills.
Benefits:
Company Paid Life and Disability Insurance plans
- Medical Dental and Vision Plans with Prescription coverage
- 401K Retirement Savings Plan
- Flexible scheduling (within reason depending on position)