Legal Assistant

New Hampshire Public Defender; Concord (NH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holidays/PTO/Sick Time

State Health and Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life/Disability Insurance

403(b) Retirement Account

Professional Development Opportunities

Job summary

New Hampshire Public Defender is seeking a Legal Assistant to provide clerical, informational, logistical, and reception support to clients, attorneys, management, staff, and other program constituents. The role involves collaborating with attorneys and investigators to keep the office running smoothly.

The successful candidate will demonstrate professionalism, strong keyboarding and proofreading skills, and the ability to handle deadlines, confidential information, and a fast-paced environment

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; paralegal/criminal justice studies desirable.
• Previous legal setting experience is highly desired.
• Strong typing and editing skills are essential.
• Ability to manage calendars, deadlines, and client information accurately.

Responsibilities

• Provide clerical and reception support for clients, attorneys, management, staff, and other program constituents.
• Manage calendars for attorneys including court dates, client appointments, meetings, and other events.
• Produce documents as requested by assigned attorneys and maintain case information in the system.
• Assist with intake and provide information to clients, listening empathetically without giving legal advice.

Skills

Keyboarding

Proofreading

Editing

Professionalism

Client communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Paralegal studies / Criminal Justice coursework desirable

Tools

Microsoft Office

Case management system

Job description

Working as part of a team, the Legal Assistant provides clerical, informational, logistical, and reception support to clients, attorneys, management, staff, and other Program constituents. The Legal Assistant works collaboratively with the office team, including attorneys and investigators and, as applicable, other Legal Assistants, to support the effective and efficient operation of the office.

Key Responsibilities

Includes but may not be limited to:

• Provides in-office, electronic, and telephone services for clients and other stakeholders.
• Provides information to clients and listening empathetically, without giving legal advice.
• Produces documents as requested by assigned attorneys.
• Manages calendar for attorneys including court dates, client appointments, meetings, and other events.
• Manages computer-based case management system accurately so that all necessary information is available for attorneys.
• Work with attorneys in planning and scheduling to meet deadlines and ensure the completion of assignments and projects.

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Maintains a professional appearance, in dress and in work area.
• Demonstrates respect for clients and is consistent with a professional services environment.
• Works well under pressure and demonstrates proactive attitude toward problem solving, conflict resolution, and the needs of the office staff.
• Excellent keyboarding, proofreading, and editing skills.
• Strong word processing skills and facility with standard office and computer systems.

Education and Experience

• A high school diploma or GED is required.
• Previous work in a legal setting is highly desired.
• Post-secondary education in Paralegal Studies, Criminal Justice, or a relative field, is highly desired.

Physical Requirements

Physical requirements include retrieving and distributing files, written documents, or office supplies weighing up to 20 pounds; retrieving and replacing objects from shelves up to eight feet high; sitting and keyboarding for extended periods of time.

Benefits

• Holidays/PTO/Sick Time
• State Health and Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life/Disability Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Account
• Professional Development Opportunities