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Base pay range

$26.00/hr - $35.00/hr

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Chun Kerr LLP is proud to be recognized by Hawaii Business Magazine as one of the Best Places to Work for three years in a row and to be the only law firm represented amongst the list of 90 local organizations!

Chun Kerr LLP (the “Firm”) is a mid-sized Honolulu-based law firm, specializing in real estate and finance; business transactions and organizations; financial recovery, foreclosure, insolvency and bankruptcy; business, commercial and real estate litigation; select tax services; and complex trust and estate planning, and is seeking a tech-savvy litigation legal assistant.Duties are as assigned, primarily supporting litigation, which includes bankruptcy and financial recovery, but which may also be required by other practice groups.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities, include but are not limited to

1.Clerical Support:

• Efficiently provide clerical support using digital tools for scheduling, calendar management, and communication with attorneys, clients, and outside counsel.
• Manage calls, emails, and reservations with a focus on efficiency and client service.

2.Digital Document Expertise:

• Utilize document management systems to organize, scan, and maintain legal documents, ensuring quick retrieval, efficient storage, and absolute confidentiality.
• Edit content and format legal documents, templates, forms, and correspondence with a keen attention to detail.
• Demonstrate writing skills by crafting legal documents, including motions, subpoenas, pleadings, discovery requests, etc.

3.Streamlined Practice Management:

• Navigate and maintain client, matter, and contact details using Firm systems.
• Leverage technology to onboard prospective clients, perform background checks, resolve conflicts, and prepare engagement and closing letters.

4.Case Administration and Project Management:

• Collaborate within the team by embracing technology to enhance case record-keeping, maintain files, and keep track of relevant project deadlines.
• Facilitate communication among key parties to meet internal and external deadlines.
• Support the client billing process for assigned attorneys using digital platforms.

5.Court Filings: Manage traditional and e-filings with Federal and State courts and agencies.

6.Calendaring: Efficiently handle dynamic scheduling needs by maintaining the digital litigation calendar, organizing tasks, and calculating deadlines based on relevant court rules.

7.Digital Research and Analysis:

• Conduct research using digital resources to contribute to case advancement and resolution, under attorney guidance.
• Stay ahead by embracing new technology, including AI, for efficient and ethical legal research and analysis.

8.Flexible Work Approach: Demonstrate commitment to the team's success with occasional evening and weekend availability while also enjoying the flexibility of working remotely one day per week (for eligible employees).

1.Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience

2.Experience:Three years' experience as a legal assistant, legal secretary, executive assistant, or similar

3.Document Management Expertise:

• Experience preparing, proofreading, and organizing legal documents and memoranda
• Strong attention to detail to ensure accuracy and minimize errors

4.Strong Communication Skills: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills for effective collaboration with attorneys, clients, and third parties

5.Organizational Skills: Excellent organization and time management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and be resourceful

6.Problem-Solving and Initiative:

• Positive attitude with a growth mindset, a client-focused approach, and a strong ability to take initiative in solving problems
• Resourceful and adaptable to shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment

7.Technology Proficiency:

• Proficient with Microsoft 365 applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.), Adobe Acrobat, and document management systems
• Quick learner, adaptable to new software and tools for enhanced productivity
• Experience as a legal assistant or legal secretary in a civil litigation or bankruptcy practice(s) in Hawaii with understanding of litigation and/or bankruptcy court rules, filing procedures, and court filing systems
• Experience preparing litigation documents, including pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and subpoenas
• Experience operating a computerized or manual event management system, including maintaining tickler files or calendars
• Experience as a paralegal or with a paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program
• Experience with practice management software and document management systems, such as Coyote Analytics and iManage
• Experience using Styles in MS Word and with MS Planner
• Medical, Dental, Vision and Drug insurance - 100% firm paid
• 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan - guaranteed annual profit sharing contributions
• Annual cash bonus, subject to firm profitability and employee performance
• Transportation/Parking Stipend
• 15-days PTO
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Voluntary Insurance
• Employee Referral Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Professional Development Subscription

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Law Practice

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