Job Description

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)
• Generous PTO plan for all full-time employees

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