Secretary/Virtual Assistant

The Legal Aid Society of Hawaiʻi is Hawaiʻi’s oldest and largest non-profit public interest law firm with offices statewide. Our organization is dedicated to providing legal assistance and advocacy to individuals and families in need.

We are currently seeking a Secretary/Virtual Assistant to join our team. In this role, you will provide administrative support to our attorneys and staff, both in person and virtually. Your responsibilities will include:

• Answering and directing phone calls
• Managing and organizing emails and correspondence
• Scheduling appointments and meetings
• Preparing legal documents and forms
• Maintaining confidential client information
• Assisting with data entry and recordkeeping
• Managing office supplies and equipment

If you are detail-oriented, organized, and have excellent communication skills, we encourage you to apply for this position. This is a great opportunity to contribute to the important work we do and make a difference in the lives of our clients.

Requirements

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Prior experience as a secretary or virtual assistant
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks
• Familiarity with legal terminology and procedures is a plus

Benefits

Fellowship Benefits

Equal Justice Works Fellows are part of a network of over 2,500 current and former Fellows dedicated to improving access to equal justice for all. As a member of the network, each Fellow has access to:

• Equal Justice Works’ annual Leadership Development Training, which is attended by ~300 current Fellows each year. The conference will be in-person in DC in the fall of 2024 and 2025.
• Responsive training and technical assistance from Equal Justice Work’s immigration TTA provider.
• Regular substantive and skills-based webinars throughout the Fellowship. 
• Monthly networking and collaboration sessions with other Disaster Resilience Fellows.
• Additional networking opportunities with all Equal Justice Works Fellows throughout the year.

Compensation:

Compensation:  Commensurate with experience and qualifications. Our generous benefits package is designed to speak to employees’ needs and to support and enhance your lifestyle with an emphasis on quality of life and work-life balance. 

Benefits include:

• $150/month student loan repayment.
• Two medical insurance providers offering 4 different plans to select from and free single coverage.
• Dental insurance.
• 401K plan with employer matching.
• Life Insurance for employees and dependents.
• Free long-term care and long-term disability insurance.
• Parental leave plan after one year of employment with 8 weeks of fully paid leave.
• Free employee assistance plan - up to 6 sessions per year also available for household members.
• Paid time off includes 21 days of vacation, 12 sick days, one personal day and 14 paid holidays annually (15 during Election Year).

Position is currently remote.  Hybrid working condition is subject to change.