Business/Real Estate/Probate Legal Assistant

Job Description

Our client 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, a desire to further their career in the legal field, and the ability to work independently and as a member of a team.

For this position, every day is different, but the goal is the always same: helping our clients to build businesses or find professional success in careful and informed ways. Some days, you’ll be talking to the clients directly, and others, you might be poring over documents in meticulous detail or maintaining complex case files. No matter what the day brings, you’ll be working closely with attorneys and taking on new challenges with an experienced, supportive team by your side.

Our client is a full-service law firm with a commitment to excellence and a focus on community. A fixture of the New Hampshire legal community for over 40 years, the firm has expanded across Northern New England and all the way to Hawaii. Whether you are a recent graduate or a seasoned professional, our client offers the opportunity to build your career with a fast- growing company. 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.

Our client offers excellent benefits including health insurance, flexible spending account, and 401(k) plan employer match. Our Dover office is located right in the heart of downtown and offers ample parking, an assortment of walkable lunch and coffee destinations, a break room full of snacks, and an in-office gym.

Between our Wellness and DEI committees, benefits and amenities, and openness to employee feedback, we’re determined to do right by the people who make up our firm and excited to welcome the right person to our team to fill this role.

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 Requirements

 2-5 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 fast-paced environment

 Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

 Team-oriented attitude with a passion for the production of high-quality 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

Our client 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.

Our client 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.