Paralegal/Legal Secretary
Posted 07/09/2026
Temp-to-Hire
Temp-to-Hire
Job ID:
22497
Job Description
Paralegal / Legal Secretary (Temp-to-Hire)
Bishop & Co.
Join a Respected Maritime Litigation Firm in Honolulu
Are you the type of person who keeps everything organized, stays two steps ahead, and takes pride in producing high-quality work? Do you thrive in a professional, team-oriented environment where initiative, reliability, and strong communication truly matter?
A well-established Honolulu law firm with a long-standing practice in maritime and litigation law is seeking a Paralegal / Legal Secretary to join its team on a temp-to-hire basis. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced legal professional who enjoys variety, takes ownership of their work, and wants to become a key member of a stable, highly respected practice.
Why This Opportunity?
This position serves as a critical member of the Honolulu office, providing approximately:
What You'll Be Doing
Must Have:
The ideal candidate is more than technically skilled. They are the person others can count on; someone who is organized, professional, resourceful, and takes ownership of their work. They communicate effectively, work well with a close-knit team, and enjoy being the steady support that helps an office run smoothly.
Work Environment
Bishop & Company provides recruiting and placement services for organizations and job seekers throughout Hawaii. There is no cost to candidates, and all client services are 100% guaranteed.
808-839-2200
bishopco.net
Equal Opportunity Employer — Disability and Veteran
Bishop & Co.
Join a Respected Maritime Litigation Firm in Honolulu
Are you the type of person who keeps everything organized, stays two steps ahead, and takes pride in producing high-quality work? Do you thrive in a professional, team-oriented environment where initiative, reliability, and strong communication truly matter?
A well-established Honolulu law firm with a long-standing practice in maritime and litigation law is seeking a Paralegal / Legal Secretary to join its team on a temp-to-hire basis. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced legal professional who enjoys variety, takes ownership of their work, and wants to become a key member of a stable, highly respected practice.
Why This Opportunity?
- Immediate opening with temp-to-hire potential
- Salary range: $75,000 - $120,000. Compensation and title are determined individually based on experience and qualifications.
- Employer-paid parking
- Stable, established firm with a strong book of business
- Direct exposure to experienced partners and attorneys
- Opportunity to learn and grow within the specialized field of maritime law
- Collaborative, professional, and supportive office environment
This position serves as a critical member of the Honolulu office, providing approximately:
- 80% Paralegal support
- 20% Legal Secretary support
What You'll Be Doing
- Draft, proofread, and prepare legal documents and correspondence
- Manage case files, calendars, deadlines, and court filings
- Coordinate depositions, hearings, meetings, and trial preparation
- Organize and review records, discovery materials, and exhibits
- Communicate professionally with clients, courts, opposing counsel, and vendors
- Maintain accurate matter information and timekeeping records
- Support attorneys with case management and litigation activities
- Take initiative to keep operations running smoothly without constant supervision
Must Have:
- 5+ years of paralegal and/or legal secretary experience
- Strong litigation support experience
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
- Professional presence and polished communication style
- Ability to prioritize competing deadlines and work independently
- Strong Microsoft Office skills
- Experience with legal practice management software; Clio experience strongly preferred
- Team-oriented mindset with a positive, proactive approach
- Maritime law experience
- Paralegal certificate
- Experience with Hawaii state and federal court procedures
- Familiarity with e-discovery tools and legal billing systems
The ideal candidate is more than technically skilled. They are the person others can count on; someone who is organized, professional, resourceful, and takes ownership of their work. They communicate effectively, work well with a close-knit team, and enjoy being the steady support that helps an office run smoothly.
Work Environment
- Honolulu, Hawaii
- Full-time
- Monday-Friday
- In-office position
- Temp-to-hire opportunity
Bishop & Company provides recruiting and placement services for organizations and job seekers throughout Hawaii. There is no cost to candidates, and all client services are 100% guaranteed.
808-839-2200
bishopco.net
Equal Opportunity Employer — Disability and Veteran
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