A Paralegal or Legal Assistant assists attorneys and law offices with a variety of tasks ranging from administrative support to legal research and writing. Maintains and organizes files or file databases. Conducts legal or other background research, assists with preparation for trials or hearings, and drafts documents to be filed. Uses software for electronic discovery of materials such as email for a trial. May specialize in a particular area of the law such as corporate or criminal law, family law or real estate law.
Exciting Opportunity Alert! Join the Legacy Counsellors North, PLLC. Team as a Dynamic Team Player! Are you ready to elevate your career and be a vital part of a dynamic law firm in Central New Hampshire? Legacy Counsellors North, PLLC. is on the lookout for an enthusiastic and organized individual to join our thriving team. If you're a go-getter with a can-do attitude and a passion for making a real impact, this is the opportunity you've been waiting for! Legacy Counsellors North, PLLC.: Legacy Counsellors North, PLLC. is a growing Central New Hampshire-based law firm specializing in estate planning and estate settlement and seeks an organized and conscientious team member who shares our core values to work with our clients for their needs. We are a goal-oriented firm looking to hire a personally responsible, team-player with integrity and a results-orientated approach, and someone who is comfortable with accountability and seeks personal and professional development. Job Summary Duties are varied, but immediate need is to assist in greeting clients when they arrive to the office, answering the phone and directing client calls to the appropriate staff member, supporting our estate planning staff in printing documents, drafting letters, and mailing letters and packages. This position has long-term career potential and comes with competitive hourly wages, benefits and potential for periodic bonuses. This is a full-time position, 40 hours / week. This position is not remote, and requires in-person work in our Lebanon, NH Office. Duties Greet clients as they arrive to our office by answering the door; Answer the phone and speak with clients to determine how to best transfer their call to other staff ; Scan & save documents to electronic client files and file the necessary paper documents into physical client files ; Work with members of the staff and attorneys in scheduling internal and external meetings; Provide exceptional customer service and develop strong relationships; Maintain & order office supplies; Draft outgoing mailings and correspondence; Serve as a witness for document signings; Self-managed follow up on delegated assignments; Retrieve, input and submit forms; Maintain client files; and Maintain client confidentiality Skills Previous experience as a Receptionist with phone experience preferred ; Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat; 3 or more years in administrative functions or equivalent preferred ; Team-player, reliable, detail oriented, driven, motivated, thorough, honest, exceptional organizational skills and follow through; Capable of multi-tasking and prioritizing high-volume workload effectively; Strong computer skills, generally; Excellent language skills and a penchant for accuracy; Willing to learn this unique field of law; and Consistent, low-key, deadline oriented, client-friendly attitude.
Pay:
$20.00 - $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Vision insurance
