Family Law/Estate Planning Legal Assistant

Family Law/Estate Planning Legal Assistant Shaheen & Gordon, P.A. Nashua, NH Job Details Full-time From $25 an hour 14 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Flexible spending account Vision insurance Bereavement leave Qualifications Court record maintenance Microsoft Excel Microsoft Outlook Phone communication Legal office phone management Filing Client file management Legal document sorting and filing Legal administrative experience Court case file organization SharePoint Law office Typing Client interaction via phone calls Full Job Description Legal Assistant (Full Time) Shaheen and Gordon, P.A., Attorneys at Law, is seeking a full-time Legal Assistant with 2+ years' experience to work in the firm's Family Law and Estate Planning/Probate Department in their Nashua, NH office. To be successful in this role the candidate must demonstrate the ability to work as a member of a team, in addition to working independently. Responsibilities Opening/closing files Performing conflict checks, engagement letters Accurate filing Scheduling appointments/calendaring court dates and deadlines Organizing discovery materials Preparing exhibit notebooks Preparing general correspondence and formatting legal documents Communicating daily with potential new clients, clients and opposing counsel via phone and email Process estate planning documents Requirements Must be highly organized with an ability to prepare case files for attorneys to use at court hearings Must have excellent typing and computer skills using Microsoft Word/Outlook, Excel, and Adobe Ability to adapt to new software programs, specifically Filevine and LMS SharePoint Must have strong attention to detail and ability to multitask and prioritize Must be able to meet deadlines Must have excellent phone skills, interpersonal and organization skills Have a professional and friendly attitude Shaheen and Gordon is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity or expression, national origin, citizenship, veteran status, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state or local laws in all aspects of employment, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, training, evaluation, transfer, promotion, discipline, compensation, termination, and layoff. Shaheen and Gordon presents a pleasant, supportive, challenging, non-smoking work environment. Salary commensurate with experience, with excellent benefits including health insurance, flexible spending account, and 401(k) plan with employer contribution. Please submit your cover letter and resume. No phone calls or agencies please. EOE. About Shaheen & Gordon, P.A. It's different here. Shaheen & Gordon is a full-service law firm with a commitment to excellence and a focus on community. A fixture of the New Hampshire legal community for over 40 years, the firm has expanded across Northern New England and all the way to Hawaii. We're proud to offer our clients personalized service that's backed by the combined experience of our large legal team. Since 1981, we've grown to become a firm of 60+ experienced attorneys, but we've never stopped offering our clients the individual attention that's allowed us-and them-to succeed. Shaheen & Gordon is welcoming energetic, detail-orientated individuals who want to further their career in the legal field. We offer benefits including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account (FSA), dependent care account (DCA), vacation, sick and bereavement leave, and 401(k) with Employer Contribution.