Litigation Legal Assistant - Environmental Law Support Meaningful Litigation at One of Hawaii's Leading Law Firms Goodsill Anderson Quinn & Stifel is seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant to join our environmental litigation team. This is an opportunity to support interesting and meaningful legal work while collaborating with accomplished attorneys and experienced legal professionals. Our Legal Assistants are trusted members of their practice teams and play an essential role in delivering exceptional service to our clients. The ideal candidate takes pride in producing accurate work, staying ahead of deadlines, and helping a busy litigation practice run smoothly. This is a full-time, on-site position in our downtown Honolulu office, with a regular Monday-through-Friday business schedule. What You'll Do In this role, you will support attorneys through all phases of litigation.
Responsibilities include:
Preparing, formatting, proofreading, and finalizing pleadings, motions, subpoenas, discovery documents, correspondence, and other legal materials Filing documents electronically and in person with Hawaiʻi state and federal courts Maintaining case files and organizing litigation materials using the firm's document-management system Tracking court deadlines, hearings, filing requirements, and other important dates Managing attorney calendars, meetings, court appearances, and travel arrangements Coordinating service of documents and other case-related logistics Communicating professionally with clients, court personnel, opposing counsel, and outside vendors Assisting attorneys with time entry, billing, expense reporting, and other administrative needs Maintaining accurate document versions and ensuring compliance with court rules and filing procedures Collaborating with attorneys, other Legal Assistants, and firmwide support teams to meet client and case needs What Will Help You Succeed You may be a strong fit for this position if you: Enjoy the pace and variety of litigation work Anticipate needs and take ownership of assignments Manage competing priorities without losing sight of important details Produce consistently accurate, polished work Communicate clearly and exercise sound professional judgment Remain composed when priorities or deadlines change Work effectively both independently and as part of a team Take pride in being a dependable resource for attorneys and colleagues Qualifications At least two years of experience as a litigation legal assistant or legal secretary Familiarity with Hawaiʻi court rules and filing procedures strongly preferred Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office, including strong Microsoft Word formatting skills Excellent organizational, grammar, proofreading, and attention-to-detail skills Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet time-sensitive deadlines Notary Public commission or willingness to obtain one after hire with the firm's support Availability to work occasional extended hours when case needs require Prior environmental-law experience is welcome but not required. We are primarily seeking a skilled litigation legal assistant who is interested in learning about and supporting this area of practice. Compensation and Benefits The anticipated compensation range for this position is $25.60 to $33.17 per hour. Actual compensation will be determined based on relevant experience, skills, and other job-related qualifications. Goodsill offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes: Three weeks of vacation and two weeks of paid sick leave each year 100% employer-paid medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage 401(k) plan with an employer match equal to 5% of gross wages Employer-paid life insurance Employee Assistance Program Flexible Spending Accounts A stable, professional, and collaborative work environment Opportunities to learn, grow, and build a long-term career with the firm Why Goodsill? Goodsill Anderson Quinn & Stifel is one of Hawaii's oldest and most respected law firms. We are known for the quality of our work, our professionalism, and our long-standing relationships within the community. We also understand that excellent legal service depends on excellent professional staff. Many members of our team have built lasting careers at Goodsill because their knowledge, judgment, and contributions are genuinely valued. If you are an experienced litigation legal assistant looking for meaningful work and a workplace where you can become an indispensable part of the team, we encourage you to apply.
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$25.60 - $33.17 per hour Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid sick time Paid time off Referral program Retirement plan Vision insurance