Dynamic Legal Assistant - Business Litigation & Real Estate

SHAHEEN & GORDON, P.A.; Dover (NH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan employer match

Flexible spending account

Job summary

Shaheen & Gordon, P.A. in Dover, NH seeks a skilled Business/Real Estate/Probate Legal Assistant to support the Business Law practice in our Dover, NH office.

The ideal candidate has 2–5 years of experience and is available on a full-time basis, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team. The role involves opening and closing client files, preparing and organizing documents, managing calendars and deadlines, and direct communication with clients and witnesses.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years' experience as a legal assistant/paralegal.
• Proficiency with motions, discovery, scheduling in New Hampshire.
• Strong organization and multitasking in a fast-paced environment.

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

Skills

Legal assistant experience

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Team player

Tools

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Excel

Filevine

LMS

Job description

Shaheen & Gordon, P.A. in Dover, NH seeks a skilled Business/Real Estate/Probate Legal Assistant to support the Business Law practice in our Dover, NH office.

The ideal candidate has 2–5 years of experience and is available on a full-time basis, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team. The role involves opening and closing client files, preparing and organizing documents, managing calendars and deadlines, and direct communication with clients and witnesses.