Job Description
Job DescriptionBusiness/Real Estate/Probate Legal Assistant
Shaheen and Gordon, P.A. is looking for a skilled and personable Legal Assistant to support the Business Law practice in our Dover, NH office. The ideal candidate is a professional with 2-5 years of experience and will have flexibility to work on a part-time (minimum 24 hours) or full-time basis. The ideal candidate will also have the desire to further their career in the legal field, and the ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
At Shaheen and Gordon, we live our brand: It’s different here. We take our work very seriously, but not ourselves. We take time to know each other. We care about our clients. We invest in our communities. We know that our employees make all the difference, and we treat them accordingly—every member of our firm has a voice and is encouraged to use it.
Responsibilities
- Opening and closing client files
- Coordinate conflict checks, prepare engagement letters, setting up and organizing client files in paper form and electronic format
- Assist attorneys in preparing and organizing legal documents, correspondence and pleadings
- Maintain accurate and updated case files electronically and paper, including filing and indexing
- Communicate directly with clients, witnesses and other legal professionals
- Manage calendars, deadlines and case timelines
- Perform other functions as requested or needed or assigned
- 25 years’ experience as a legal assistant/paralegal in a law firm environment
- Applicable knowledge of motions, discovery, scheduling, deadlines, court rules and procedures in New Hampshire
- Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and client needs in a fastpaced environment
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Teamoriented attitude with a passion for the production of highquality legal work for clients
- Proficiency in standard computer software, including Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel
- Experience with Filevine and LMS is preferred but not required
Requirements
Shaheen and Gordon is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity or expression, national origin, citizenship, veteran status, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state or local laws in all aspects of employment, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, training, evaluation, transfer, promotion, discipline, compensation, termination, and layoff.
Shaheen & Gordon presents a pleasant, supportive, challenging, non-smoking work environment. Salary commensurate with experience, with excellent benefits including health insurance, flexible spending account, and 401(k) plan employer match.
No phone calls or agencies please.
EOE.