What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Assistant position at Cades Schutte LLP?
About us
Cades Schutte LLP is the largest full-service law firm in Hawaii. With over 100 years in business, we are professional, customer-centric, fast-paced and our goal is to endorse a collegial environment where everyone helps to deliver the best for our clients.
**Overview:**
We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented individual to join our support staff as a Legal Assistant. The ideal candidate is a motivated self-starter with previous law firm or escrow experience providing document review and file management. As a Legal Assistant, you will play a crucial role in providing administrative support to assigned attorney(s). Depending on assigned attorney(s) area of practice, actual duties and responsibilities may vary due to the nature of the practice.
**Responsibilities:**
- Provides effective administrative support and assistance to the attorney(s)
- Responsible for drafting shell documents and assisting with content editing, formatting, inputting of legal documents
-Manages attorney(s) calendar by planning and scheduling appointments, deadlines, conferences, teleconferences, depositions, travel reservations, and monitors applicable court appearance dates, pleadings, and filing requirements
- Accurately dockets information into CompuLaw and ensures key deadlines are met
-Completes filings and recordings with appropriate agencies (including JEFS online filing system)
-Maintains accurate case files and keeps them current and updated
-Utilizes document management system for scanning, transcribing, storage and retrieval
**Qualifications**
-Previous experience as a legal assistant is preferred but not required (escrow or title company experience may be substituted for previous law firm experience)
- Familiarity with iManage or similar software is preferred
- Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
-Ability to handle high-pressure situations with professionalism and maintain a positive attitude
- Proficient in maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information
- Excellent phone etiquette and communication skills
This position offers an exciting opportunity for a dedicated Legal Assistant to contribute to our team's success. If you meet the requirements and are ready to take on this challenging role, we look forward to receiving your application.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $48,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- AD&D insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Profit sharing
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
- Wellness program
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Work Location: In person
Salary : $48,000 - $70,000
