Legal Administrative Assistant

Dentons US LLP is currently recruiting for a Legal Administration, Litigation for our Honolulu office.  This position will provide litigation and administrative support to as many as three to four lawyers in a highly collaborative, fast-paced working environment. Very strong litigation skills are a must. This is a hybrid position, three days in office, two days remote.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for litigation and administrative tasks including, but not limited to, court filings (state and federal), including e-filings, document creation, editing and preparation, filing, time entry, expense reimbursement processing, telephone calls, travel arrangements, calendar maintenance and mailing distributions.
• Must be familiar with local court rules. 
• Maintain lawyers’ contacts lists in Outlook.
• Client contact in person and over the phone.
• Handles administrative confidential/sensitive firm and/or client information.
• These duties may be ongoing or ad hoc in nature.
• Other duties may be assigned to fully meet the requirements of the position.

Experience & Qualifications

• Minimum of 5+ years of recent litigation secretarial experience in a mid- to large-size law firm. 
• College degree is a plus. 
• Must be familiar with local court rules.  
• Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, ability to prioritize, work independently and multi-task. 
• Ability to work in a high-volume environment. 
• Strong interpersonal and communication (oral and written) skills.  
• Advanced knowledge of MS Word and Outlook; must exhibit strong typing skills and ability to learn and quickly become proficient in new computer software programs. 
• Knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint. 
• Ability to prioritize and handle ever-changing priorities.  
• Ability to work with minimal supervision, be a team player and be committed to providing a high level of client service. 
• Candidates should possess excellent written and oral communication and solid organizational skills. 
• Candidates should also be detail oriented, able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, have the ability to prioritize incoming/outgoing tasks and work effectively independently and within a team. 
• Flexibility for overtime and shift changes. 

Salary

Hawaii Only DOE: $60,000 - $75,000 

Dentons US LLP offers a competitive salary and benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, profit sharing, short-term/long-term disability, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, paid holidays and discretionary bonuses.

Dentons US LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Disability/Vet. Pursuant to local ordinances, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

If you need any assistance seeking a job opportunity at Dentons US, LLP, or if you need reasonable accommodation with the application process, please call our Talent Acquisition Specialist at +1 314 259 5898 or contact us at dentonsusstaffrecruitment@dentons.com.

About Dentons

Across over 80 countries, Dentons helps you grow, protect, operate and finance your organization by providing uniquely global and deeply local legal solutions. Polycentric, purpose-driven and committed to engagement, culture and sustainability, we focus on what matters most to you. www.dentons.com