Legal Assistant: Growth, Support & Benefits

New Hampshire Public Defender; Concord (NH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 55,000; 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 in Concord is seeking a Legal Assistant to provide clerical, information, logistical, and reception support to clients, attorneys, management, staff, and other program constituents. You will assist with document preparation and calendar management, ensuring efficient operation of the office.

The role requires professionalism, strong keyboarding and editing skills, and the ability to work well under pressure in a collaborative public defense environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience in a legal setting is preferred.
• Post-secondary education in Paralegal Studies or Criminal Justice is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides in-office, electronic, and telephone services for clients and stakeholders.
• Provides information to clients and listens empathetically, without giving legal advice.
• Supports 3-4 assigned attorneys.
• Produces documents as requested by assigned attorneys.
• Manages calendar for attorneys including court dates, client appointments, meetings, and other events.
• Manages case management system so information is accessible for attorneys.
• Collaborates with attorneys on planning and scheduling to meet deadlines.

Skills

Keyboarding

Proofreading

Word processing

Professionalism

Conflict resolution

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma

Paralegal studies

Criminal justice

Tools

Microsoft Office

Case management system

Job description

New Hampshire Public Defender in Concord is seeking a Legal Assistant to provide clerical, information, logistical, and reception support to clients, attorneys, management, staff, and other program constituents. You will assist with document preparation and calendar management, ensuring efficient operation of the office.

The role requires professionalism, strong keyboarding and editing skills, and the ability to work well under pressure in a collaborative public defense environment.