Legal Assistant: Family Law/Estate Planning - Nashua, NH

Shaheen & Gordon, PA; Nashua (NH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Nashua, NH is seeking a full-time Legal Assistant for their Family Law and Estate Planning Department. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience and demonstrate strong organizational and interpersonal skills. Responsibilities include managing case files, preparing legal documents, and communicating with clients. The firm offers a supportive work environment and competitive salary with benefits.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

401(k) Plan with Employer Match

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience in a legal assistant role.
• Ability to prepare case files for court hearings.

Responsibilities

• Opening and closing files.
• Preparing exhibit notebooks and legal documents.
• Communicating with clients and counsel.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Attention to Detail

Typing Skills

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Adobe

Filevine

LMS SharePoint

Job description

Legal Assistant: Family Law/Estate Planning – Nashua, NH

Shaheen & Gordon, P.A., Attorneys at Law, is seeking a full-time Legal Assistant with 2+ years’ experience to work in the firm’s Family Law and Estate Planning/Probate Department in their Nashua, NH office. To be successful in this role, the candidate must demonstrate the ability to work as a team member and independently.

Responsibilities

1. Opening/closing files
2. Accurate filing
3. Preparing exhibit notebooks
4. Preparing general correspondence and formatting legal documents
5. Communicating daily with potential new clients, clients, and opposing counsel via phone and email

Qualifications

• Highly organized with the ability to prepare case files for attorneys to use at court hearings
• Excellent typing and computer skills using Microsoft Word/Outlook, Excel, and Adobe
• Ability to adapt to new software programs, specifically Filevine and LMS SharePoint
• Strong attention to detail and ability to multi-task and prioritize
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Excellent phone, interpersonal, and organizational skills
• Professional and friendly attitude

Shaheen & Gordon is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on 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 unlawful consideration in all aspects of employment.

We offer a pleasant, supportive, challenging, non-smoking work environment. Salary is commensurate with experience, with benefits including health insurance, flexible spending account, and 401(k) plan with employer match. Please submit your cover letter and resume.

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