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Legal Assistant – Full-time

Shaheen and Gordon, P.A. is seeking an energetic and detail oriented full-time Legal Assistant to work with the Criminal Defense staff in the Dover, 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 of a team, in addition to working independently. The responsibilities assigned to this role include:

Duties include, but not limited to:

• Open and maintain criminal defense case files from intake through resolution and closing
• Receiving, scanning, and distributing incoming and outgoing mail correspondence
• Managing new client matters, including performing conflict checks, drafting engagement letters for attorney approval, and coordinating the client intake process
• File management for both paper and electronic files, including uploading and renaming documents in document management program
• Draft legal correspondence, pleadings, motions, notices, and other documents for attorney review
• Maintain attorneys’ calendars, including court dates, hearings, client meetings, and deadlines
• Serve and file pleadings in state courts, in hard copy and electronically
• Communicate by phone and email with potential new clients, existing clients, and opposing counsel

Requirements:

• Minimum of 1 3 years’ experience in a law firm or office environment; criminal law experience preferred but not required
• Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office, Outlook, Excel, Adobe, Filevine, scanning and maintaining electronic files is a plus
• Attention to detail and proofreading skills
• Must be highly organized with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and client needs in a fastpaced environment
• Must have excellent interpersonal and organization skills

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 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.