Legal Assistant - Estate Planning

$49,920 - $54,080/Yr

Shaheen & Gordon, P.A. - Manchester, NH

Full-time - Entry Level

Manchester, NH

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

Shaheen & Gordon, P.A. is seeking a full-time Legal Assistant to support the Estate Planning practice group in Manchester, NH. The role requires a detail-oriented professional who can work both independently and as part of a team, with responsibilities that include managing case files, preparing court filings, and communicating with clients.

Responsibilities

• Opening and closing of files
• Conducting conflict checks
• Manage case database and status tracker
• Calendar court dates/deadlines
• Finalize original Estate Planning binders for clients
• Assist with preparing Court filings
• Handle filing of pleadings with the Probate Court for both paper and electronic files
• Draft correspondence to clients, interested parties, and the Court
• Prepare files for Attorney meetings
• Receiving, scanning, and distributing incoming and outgoing mail correspondence
• Schedule appointments and meetings for Attorneys
• Serve as the second point of contact for the Team for clients

Requirements

• Minimum of 2-3 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
• Excellent secretarial skills with the ability to multi-task under pressure and prioritize

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance