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Personal Injury Legal Assistant (Full-Time)
Shaheen & Gordon, P.A. is looking for an energetic and detail oriented full-time Legal Assistant to join our group of professionals who will be responsible for supporting trial attorneys with personal injury cases in State and Federal Courts in their Dover, NH office. The ideal candidate will have at least 1-3 years’ law firm experience. 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.
At Shaheen & Gordon, we live our brand: It’s different here. We’re not a typical law firm. We take our work very seriously, but also take the time to enjoy it. We care about our clients. We invest in our communities. We know that our employees make all the difference, and we treat them accordingly. We’re excited to welcome the right candidate to our team to fill this role.
Duties include, but not limited to:
- Preparing general legal correspondence, motions, and objections
- Assisting with discovery and document management
- Serving and filing legal papers in various courts, with familiarity with electronic filing systems in both State and Federal Courts
- Utilizing communication skills via email and phone with clients, court staff, and opposing counsel
- Utilizing organization skills when preparing case files for attorneys to use at court hearings
Requirements:
- Management of personal injury files
- Experience with contacting claims adjusters
- Experience with requesting, reviewing, and organizing medical records
- Prepare medical evidence for trial
- Experience with scheduling permanent impairment evaluations
- Knowledge of Court Rules and all discovery deadlines
- Must have excellent administrative skills with the ability to multitask under pressure and prioritize
- Attention to detail and proofreading skills
- Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office, Outlook, Excel, Adobe, Filevine, scanning and maintaining electronic files is a plus
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 and supportive work environment. Salary commensurate with experience. Please submit your cover letter and resume to careers@shaheengordon.com.
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.