Legal Assistant for Public Defender Team (Flexible Hours)

New Hampshire Public Defender; Littleton (NH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; 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 support attorneys and staff in providing high-quality legal representation to indigent clients. The role involves clerical, information, logistical, and reception duties within a collaborative office team.

Responsibilities include managing calendars, preparing documents, and maintaining case management systems to ensure timely completion of assignments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED 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.
• Strong keyboarding, proofreading, and editing skills.
• Excellent word processing skills and facility with standard office and computer systems.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Keyboarding

Proofreading

Editing

Word processing

Office systems

Professional appearance

Client respect

Under pressure

Problem solving

Conflict resolution

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Paralegal Studies

Criminal Justice

Job description

New Hampshire Public Defender is seeking a Legal Assistant to support attorneys and staff in providing high-quality legal representation to indigent clients. The role involves clerical, information, logistical, and reception duties within a collaborative office team.

Responsibilities include managing calendars, preparing documents, and maintaining case management systems to ensure timely completion of assignments.