Description
Work Location: Remote – MUST BE ABLE TO ATTEND IN PESON FOR COURT, PRIMARY RESIDENCE MUST BE IN THE STATE OF HAWAII (any island). Candidates must reside in Hawaii.
We are looking for a full-time Associate Attorney to join our firm's practice in Hawaii. This position imparts broad responsibilities and exposes you to a range of legal issues related to consumer protection, including transactional and civil litigation matters. Because our firm’s headquarters are in New York, this position entails communicating with our main office exclusively via telephone and electronic means (e-mail, Microsoft Teams, etc.).
Principal Duties & Responsibilities:
Maintaining and supervising a heavy & diversified caseload of the Firm’s clients in Hawai'i.
Communicating with clients regarding their respective matters.
Drafting pleadings, motions, legal memoranda, reviewing & drafting agreements, etc.
Communicating with opposing parties to resolve/settle claims.
Legal research related to simple and complex issues in contract law and other areas of consumer law.
Qualifications:
Experience drafting legal documents, such as pleadings and legal memoranda, has strong organizational skills.
Must be currently admitted to practice law in Hawai'i (multiple-state admission is a big PLUS)
Preferably (will take less) a minimum of 1 year of relevant experience at a law firm
Strong legal research skills -- proficiency in LexisNexis is a plus
What We Offer:
Compensation is competitive and commensurate with expertise and previous experience
Training & Guidance
Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits
401K Benefits with Employer Match
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Promotion & Growth opportunities
Team-building Events sponsored by the Firm
An incredible team of smart and supportive people!
Requirements
Experience drafting legal documents, such as pleadings and legal memoranda, has strong organizational skills.
Must be currently admitted to practice law in Hawai'i (multiple-state admission is a big PLUS)
Preferably (will take less) a minimum of 1 year of relevant experience at a law firm
Strong legal research skills -- proficiency in LexisNexis is a plus
