$18-21/hour
46 Merchant St, Honolulu, HI 96813, USA
The Legal Aid Society of Hawaii, a non-profit law firm, endeavors to provide civil legal services throughout the State of Hawaii to those most in need. Our mission is to address critical legal needs through high quality legal advocacy, outreach and education in the pursuit of fairness and justice. Our team of dedicated advocates come to work every day with a purposeful desire to help and serve our community. Position: Full-Time Temporary Receptionist/Administrative Assistant in our Honolulu office. Duties include reception desk and main reception telephone line staffing, opening the office, providing administrative support to management & staff, including but not limited to legal case file creation and organization, drafting of simple correspondence, processing of closed case files and maintaining case storage records, photocopying, processing incoming and outgoing mail, scanning and filing. The position is temporary and currently expected for a duration of at least 3 months, with possible extensions. Requirements: • Strong “customer service” skills and ability to interact compassionately with differently-abled individuals. Able to engage with people from diverse ethnic, linguistic, and socioeconomic strata. • Associate’s degree or equivalent from two-year College or technical school or equivalent experience, preferred. • Computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, & PowerPoint; Teams and SharePoint). • Strong oral communication skills. • Ability to organize and manage multiple responsibilities a must. • Must be punctual and reliable. • Ability to work directly and collaboratively with diverse persons and programs found in a multi-faceted agency and community. • Ability to communicate with and assist staff in 11 offices statewide. • Certified notary public a plus but not required. Compensation: $18.74 to $21.87 per/hour commensurate with experience and qualifications. Benefits include: • Two medical insurance providers offering 4 different plans to select from and free single coverage. • Dental insurance. • Free employee assistance plan - up to 6 sessions per year also available for household members. • Paid time off includes 7.5 hours of sick leave accrued per month and 13.13 hours of vacation accrued per month and one personal day per calendar year. • Additional benefits may accrue if employment continues beyond 3 months. To apply, send resume, cover letter, and contact information for three professional references to jobs@legalaidhawaii.org. The Legal Aid Society of Hawaii is an Equal Opportunity Employer. More information about Legal Aid can be found at www.legalaidhawaii.org This job posting does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise. The position requirements, duties, and offered benefits are subject to change.