Lead Legal Assistant – Civil Bureau Support

The State of New Hampshire; New Hampshire; On-site; USD 31,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental plan

Flexible spending accounts

Retirement plan

Work/life balance

Life insurance

Wellness program

Job summary

State of New Hampshire, Department of Justice, Civil Bureau, seeks a Legal Assistant for full-time work in Concord. The role supports attorneys, coordinates clerical tasks, and contributes to the efficiency of civil litigation cases.

Preferred qualifications include an Associate’s degree with 2 years of related experience or equivalent combination. Will require valid driver's license for state-wide travel and the possibility of trainee status as described in the posting.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree and 2 years of experience OR equivalent combination of 4 years of education and experience. Education and experience must be in the legal field of civil litigation, paralegal work, or investigations.
• License/Certification: Valid Driver’s License or access to transportation for travel throughout the state.

Responsibilities

• Trains legal assistants in the Civil Bureau, manages and assigns work priorities to ensure timely completion.
• Prepares pleadings, memoranda, letters; files briefs and notices of appeal with the Court.
• Maintains case files and research files; ensures efficient operation of the bureau.
• Conducts research and evaluates matters to assist the bureau chief in case assignment.

Education

Associate’s degree + 2 years experience

Job description

State of New Hampshire, Department of Justice, Civil Bureau, seeks a Legal Assistant for full-time work in Concord. The role supports attorneys, coordinates clerical tasks, and contributes to the efficiency of civil litigation cases.

Preferred qualifications include an Associate’s degree with 2 years of related experience or equivalent combination. Will require valid driver's license for state-wide travel and the possibility of trainee status as described in the posting.