Senior Legal Secretary – Civil Litigation & Docket

State of New Hampshire; Concord (NH); On-site; USD 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Dental plan

Flexible spending accounts

Retirement plan

Wellness program

Life insurance

Job summary

The State of New Hampshire, Department of Justice, Civil Bureau, seeks a Legal Secretary IV to provide legal secretarial and administrative support for attorneys and paralegals in Concord. The role also requires secondary front-desk reception coverage and coordination of schedules to maintain smooth daily operations.

Responsibilities include drafting pleadings and letters, managing case files and the CMS docket, and ensuring deadlines are met in accordance with court rules.

Qualifications

• Associate degree and 1 year of experience OR 3 years education/experience in legal support, paralegal studies, law, admin support or related field.
• Valid driver’s license or access to transportation.
• Other requirements: None.

Responsibilities

• Types pleadings, memoranda, and letters; drafts routine pleadings and letters.
• Provides front-desk reception coverage during breaks, vacations, and sick leave; schedules and reviews front desk work.
• Manages the Civil Bureau docket and CMS entries; tracks deadlines and court rules.
• Contacts agencies, citizens, legislators, attorneys and court personnel to schedule hearings and meetings.
• Organizes case files and research files for easy retrieval.
• Prepares briefs, checks citations, and oversees filing with the court per rules.
• Assists in coordinating responses to citizen inquiries and discovery requests.
• Maintains contract log and ensures follow-up on contracts submitted for approval.

Skills

Driver's license

Legal support

Administrative support

Education

Associate degree

Job description

The State of New Hampshire, Department of Justice, Civil Bureau, seeks a Legal Secretary IV to provide legal secretarial and administrative support for attorneys and paralegals in Concord. The role also requires secondary front-desk reception coverage and coordination of schedules to maintain smooth daily operations.

Responsibilities include drafting pleadings and letters, managing case files and the CMS docket, and ensuring deadlines are met in accordance with court rules.