Litigation Legal Assistant — Fast-Paced, Client-Focused

The Nagler Group; Dover (NH); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

The Nagler Group is seeking a Legal Assistant for our Seacoast, New Hampshire office to support a busy business and commercial litigation practice. This full-time onsite role offers opportunities to work closely with attorneys and clients in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates bring 2+ years of legal assistant experience, familiarity with discovery and filings, and proficiency with Word/Outlook/Excel. Real estate, probate, or business law exposure is a plus.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of legal assistant or legal support experience.
• Litigation experience preferred; business or commercial litigation experience is a plus.
• Familiarity with legal documents, discovery, deadlines, filings, and case management.
• Strong organization and attention to detail with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Professional, personable, and comfortable interacting with clients and legal professionals.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and standard office technology.
• Experience with legal case management software such as Filevine is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to attorneys handling business and commercial matters.
• Open, organize, maintain, and close client files.
• Prepare and format legal documents, correspondence, pleadings, and other case materials.
• Assist with discovery, exhibits, trial materials, and document organization.
• Coordinate attorney calendars, deadlines, meetings, and case-related activities.
• Assist with filings and maintain accurate electronic and paper files.
• Communicate professionally with clients, attorneys, courts, and other legal professionals.
• Support conflict checks, engagement documentation, and client onboarding.
• Assist with additional projects and administrative needs as requested.

Skills

Litigation experience

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Tools

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Excel

Filevine (legal case mgmt)

Job description

The Nagler Group is seeking a Legal Assistant for our Seacoast, New Hampshire office to support a busy business and commercial litigation practice. This full-time onsite role offers opportunities to work closely with attorneys and clients in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates bring 2+ years of legal assistant experience, familiarity with discovery and filings, and proficiency with Word/Outlook/Excel. Real estate, probate, or business law exposure is a plus.