Legal Support Specialist: Docs, Scheduling & Client Care

New Hampshire Public Defender; Concord (NH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; 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 provide clerical, informational, logistical, and reception support to clients, attorneys, management, staff, and other program constituents. The role involves collaborating with attorneys and investigators to keep the office running smoothly.

The successful candidate will demonstrate professionalism, strong keyboarding and proofreading skills, and the ability to handle deadlines, confidential information, and a fast-paced environment

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; paralegal/criminal justice studies desirable.
• Previous legal setting experience is highly desired.
• Strong typing and editing skills are essential.
• Ability to manage calendars, deadlines, and client information accurately.

Responsibilities

• Provide clerical and reception support for clients, attorneys, management, staff, and other program constituents.
• Manage calendars for attorneys including court dates, client appointments, meetings, and other events.
• Produce documents as requested by assigned attorneys and maintain case information in the system.
• Assist with intake and provide information to clients, listening empathetically without giving legal advice.

Skills

Keyboarding

Proofreading

Editing

Professionalism

Client communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Paralegal studies / Criminal Justice coursework desirable

Tools

Microsoft Office

Case management system

Job description

New Hampshire Public Defender is seeking a Legal Assistant to provide clerical, informational, logistical, and reception support to clients, attorneys, management, staff, and other program constituents. The role involves collaborating with attorneys and investigators to keep the office running smoothly.

The successful candidate will demonstrate professionalism, strong keyboarding and proofreading skills, and the ability to handle deadlines, confidential information, and a fast-paced environment