Legal Practice Assistant, Operations Support

Hinckley Allen; Manchester (NH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement savings plan

Paid time off and holidays

Parental leave and wellness programs

Job summary

Hinckley Allen in Manchester, NH seeks a Practice Assistant to support attorneys and staff within a designated Practice Group or Office. The role includes document preparation, file management, research, and a range of administrative duties to keep the office running smoothly.

Requirements include an Associate’s degree or equivalent experience, 1–2 years in an administrative role, proficiency in Windows and Microsoft Office, and sharp written and verbal communication.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree required or equivalent years of experience.
• Minimum of one to two years of administrative assistant experience or other relevant work experience required.
• Proficiency in current versions of Windows and the Microsoft Office Suite; experience with iManage highly preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication and attention to detail.
• Ability to proofread and perform minor editing of typed material for grammatical, typographical, punctuation or spelling errors.
• Interpersonal skills to communicate with a diverse group of clients, attorneys and staff.
• Ability to organize and prioritize tasks and work under time constraints.

Responsibilities

• Performs critical support functions for legal practitioners in various practice specialties.
• Assists in the preparation of client documents, including formatting and proofreading.
• Opens new client files, manages retention of client files and maintains office warehouse system.
• Conducts legal research as needed.
• Updates databases and client information; handles clerical duties.
• Provides back-up coverage for team members, including Reception.
• Observes confidentiality in all client and firm matters.

Skills

Administrative support

Communication

Organization

Education

Associate’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Windows OS

iManage

Job description

Hinckley Allen in Manchester, NH seeks a Practice Assistant to support attorneys and staff within a designated Practice Group or Office. The role includes document preparation, file management, research, and a range of administrative duties to keep the office running smoothly.

Requirements include an Associate’s degree or equivalent experience, 1–2 years in an administrative role, proficiency in Windows and Microsoft Office, and sharp written and verbal communication.