Legal Assistant: Estate Planning,

Duties Include, But Not Limited To

Shaheen & Gordon, P.A. is seeking an energetic and detail-oriented full-time Legal Assistant to join our Estate Planning practice group in the Manchester, NH office. The ideal candidate is a professional with a desire to further their career in the legal field and must demonstrate the ability to work as a member in a fast-paced team environment, in addition to working independently. They should be able to quickly adapt to new circumstances and juggle multiple tasks at once. The responsibilities assigned to this role include:

• Contacting potential new clients
• Scheduling appointments and meetings for Attorneys, as needed, and otherwise manage Attorney calendars
• Conducting conflict checks
• Assisting with opening and closing of files
• Assisting with managing case database and status tracker
• Assisting with finalizing original Estate Planning binders for clients
• Drafting correspondence to clients, interested parties, and the Court
• Preparing files for Attorney meetings
• Assisting with client invoices and billing
• Managing prior client requests for estate planning documents or files
• Receiving, scanning, and distributing incoming and outgoing mail correspondence
  
  

Requirements

• Minimum of 1-3 years’ experience in trusts and estates, or related fields is preferred
• Strong communication skills via phone and email with potential new clients and existing clients
• Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office, Outlook, Excel, Adobe, scanning and maintaining electronic files is a plus
• Attention to detail and proofreading skills
• Must have excellent administrative skills with the ability to multi-task under pressure and prioritize
  
  

Shaheen & 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 & 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 employer match. Please submit your cover letter and resume to careers@shaheengordon.com.

No phone calls or agencies please. EOE.