Legal Assistant: Personal Injury - Dover, NH

Shaheen & Gordon, PA; Dover (NH); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking enthusiastic and detail-oriented Legal Assistants to support trial attorneys in personal injury cases. This full-time role involves managing files, preparing legal documents, and ensuring compliance with court rules. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative environment while also being able to work independently. With a focus on excellence and attention to detail, this position offers the chance to contribute significantly to the success of trial preparations. Join a supportive team that values your skills and provides a pleasant work atmosphere where your contributions truly matter.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in a law firm is essential.
• Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare legal correspondence, motions, and objections.
• Assist with discovery and document management.
• Serve and file legal papers in courts.

Skills

Management of personal injury files

Contacting claims adjusters

Requesting and organizing medical records

Preparing medical evidence for trial

Scheduling impairment evaluations

Knowledge of Court Rules

Excellent secretarial skills

Attention to detail

Strong computer skills

Education

1-3 years of law firm experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Excel

Adobe

NetDocuments

Job description

Shaheen & Gordon, P.A. is looking for energetic and detail-oriented full-time Legal Assistants to join our group of professionals who will be responsible for supporting trial attorneys with personal injury cases in State and Federal Courts in their Dover, NH office. The ideal candidate will have at least 1-3 years’ law firm experience. To be successful in this role the candidate must demonstrate the ability to work as a member of a team, in addition to working independently.

Requirements:

• Management of personal injury files
• Experience with contacting claims adjusters
• Experience with requesting, reviewing, and organizing medical records
• Prepare medical evidence for trial
• Experience with scheduling permanent impairment evaluations
• Knowledge of Court Rules and all discovery deadlines
• Must have excellent secretarial skills with the ability to multi-task under pressure and prioritize
• Attention to detail and proofreading skills
• Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office, Outlook, Excel, Adobe, NetDocuments, scanning and maintaining electronic files is a plus

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Preparing general legal correspondence, motions, and objections
• Assisting with discovery and document management
• Serving and filing legal papers in various courts, with familiarity with electronic filing systems in both State and Federal Courts
• Utilizing communication skills via email and phone with clients, court staff, and opposing counsel
• Utilizing organization skills when preparing case files for attorneys to use at court hearings

Shaheen & Gordon is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of 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 consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state or local laws in all aspects of employment, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, training, evaluation, transfer, promotion, discipline, compensation, termination, and layoff.

Shaheen & Gordon presents a pleasant and supportive work environment. Salary commensurate with experience. Please submit your cover letter and resume to [e-mail].