What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Secretary position at Carlsmith Ball LLP?
LEGAL SECRETARY
We are seeking a professional and experienced Legal Secretary to join our team!
For over 168 years, Carlsmith Ball LLP has continued its tradition of providing top-notch legal services to a wide range of local, mainland, and international clients. As a multi-service law firm with offices located on Hawaii Island, Maui, and Oahu, we practice in a variety of areas including Real Estate and Land Use, Corporate and Business Formation, Tax and Estate Planning, and Civil Litigation.
:
· Excellent organizational skills to manage multiple tasks and prioritize workload effectively to meet deadlines.
· Exceptional proofreading skills and attention to detail to ensure accuracy in legal documents and correspondence.
· Computer literate - MS Word - Intermediate to Advanced skills; Excel - Basic- Intermediate; Basic level Outlook and Adobe. Willing to learn new applications.
· Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
· Strong administrative and clerical skills to provide comprehensive support to attorneys.
· Dependable with strong work ethic.
· Able to work independently and collaboratively - self-starter with ability to multitask.
Preferred but not required: knowledge of CMS Aderant, NetDocuments, or other document management programs, experience in PowerPoint.
LEGAL SECRETARY - CORPORATE/TRANSACTIONAL
Location: One (1) position on Oahu
Responsibilities include
· Preparing, revising, and formatting legal documents and correspondences.
· Filing documents in various courts (Circuit and Land courts) and with the Bureau of Conveyances and DCCA.
· Calendaring and reminding attorneys of events and deadlines.
· Organizing and maintaining paper and electronic files utilizing document management system.
· Performing various accounting and administrative tasks (e.g., entering timesheets, following up on client billing matters, scheduling appointments, processing mail, etc.
· Communicating with clients and others by phone and email.
Minimum Qualifications
Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.
Experience: Minimum two (2) years legal secretary experience. Transaction, Business, Corp., and/or Real Estate legal practice experience a plus.
Preferred but not required: Experience filing documents in First Circuit, Land Court, and with the Bureau of Conveyances and DCCA.
LEGAL SECRETARY - CIVIL LITIGATION:
Location: One (1) position on Oahu
Responsibilities include:
· Preparing, revising, and formatting legal documents and correspondences.
· Filing documents in various courts (circuit, district, land court, etc.).
· Calendaring and reminding attorneys of events and deadlines.
· Organizing and maintaining paper and electronic files utilizing document management system.
· Performing various accounting and administrative tasks (e.g., entering timesheets, following up on client billing matters, scheduling appointments, processing mail, etc.
· Communicating with clients and others by phone and email.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.
Experience: Minimum three (3) years of experience in civil litigation.
We offer competitive compensation based on experience, coupled with an excellent benefits package. If you are looking for an opportunity to be a part of a successful and established legal team, join us at Carlsmith Ball LLP!
Please email your resume, cover letter, and salary expectations for consideration.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $50,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Drug and Vision insurance
401(k)
Life insurance
Flexible spending account
Disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Referral program
Profit sharing
Vacation
Paid sick time
Employee Discount
Other
Day Shift:
Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $50,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Paid sick time
- Profit sharing
- Referral program
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $50,000 - $65,000
