Legal Assistant

The Nagler Group; Manchester (NH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Nagler Group is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant in Manchester, NH to provide day-to-day administrative and secretarial support in a busy office. The ideal candidate will have law firm or litigation experience and strong MS Office skills.

Responsibilities include managing calendars, drafting and proofreading documents, filing, timekeeping, and coordinating meetings with attorneys and clients. This onsite role offers a competitive salary based on experience.

Qualifications

• 1–2+ years of administrative experience in a professional office.
• Prior legal assistant, law firm, or litigation experience preferred.
• Strong Microsoft Office and PDF software skills.
• Excellent organization, attention to detail, and follow-through.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work with several individuals.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Professional, dependable, and able to work independently.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience with document management systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and organizational support to attorneys and other professionals
• Prepare, format, edit, and proofread documents, correspondence, reports, and other materials
• Manage calendars, appointments, deadlines, and time-sensitive matters
• Assist with scheduling meetings, court appearances, client appointments, and other events
• Open and maintain files and organize electronic and paper records
• Process incoming and outgoing correspondence and documents
• Answer and direct phone calls and communicate professionally with clients and outside contacts
• Assist with preparation and electronic filing of legal documents
• Enter and maintain timekeeping information
• Perform general administrative duties and other responsibilities as needed

Skills

Microsoft Office

PDF software

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Document management systems

Job description

Law Firm | Onsite | $55,000–$65,000

An established professional services organization is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to provide day-to-day administrative and secretarial support in a busy professional office.

The ideal candidate will have law firm and/or litigation experience, although strong administrative professionals from other professional office environments may also be considered.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and organizational support to attorneys and other professionals
• Prepare, format, edit, and proofread documents, correspondence, reports, and other materials
• Manage calendars, appointments, deadlines, and time-sensitive matters
• Assist with scheduling meetings, court appearances, client appointments, and other events
• Open and maintain files and organize electronic and paper records
• Process incoming and outgoing correspondence and documents
• Answer and direct phone calls and communicate professionally with clients and outside contacts
• Assist with preparation and electronic filing of legal documents
• Enter and maintain timekeeping information
• Perform general administrative duties and other responsibilities as needed

Qualifications

• 1–2+ years of administrative experience in a professional office
• Prior legal assistant, law firm, or litigation experience strongly preferred
• Strong Microsoft Office and PDF software skills
• Excellent organization, attention to detail, and follow-through
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work with several individuals
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Professional, dependable, and able to work independently
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Experience with document management systems is a plus

Schedule: Full-time, onsite

Compensation: $55,000–$65,000, depending on experience