Legal Assistant

Position: Legal Assistant Duration: Full-Time Salary: 54K-57KLocation: Dover, NH (Fully Onsite) Shift: M-F 9 AM - 5 PM (Some Flex) Interview Process: one and done onsite Interview Times: Thurs/Fri of this week Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life, 401K
Internal Notes:150 employees & growing 7 offices in NH, 2 in Maine/MAFully onsite requirement
Company Overview:Insight Global's client is one of the largest law firms in the area with over 60 attorneys in various office locations. Their record of success is built by considerable settlements in civil cases and acquittals in criminal cases, but they work in other areas including personal injury, workers compensation, family/divorce law, litigation, real estate law, and more. Company offers room for growth, great culture, and stability across teams.
Role Overview: IG client is looking for a skilled and personable Legal Assistant to support the Business Law practice in our Dover, NH office. The ideal candidate is a professional with 2-5 years of experience, a desire to further their career in the legal field.
For this position, every day is different, but the goal is: helping our clients to build businesses or find professional success in careful and informed ways. Some days, you’ll be talking to the clients directly, and others, you might be poring over documents in meticulous detail or supporting complex case files. No matter what the day brings, you’ll be working closely with attorneys.
Must Haves:-2-5 years of experience as a Legal Assistant or Paralegal -Applicable knowledge of motions, discovery, scheduling, deadlines, court rules and procedures in New Hampshire-Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and client needs in a fast-paced environment-Excellent communication and interpersonal skills-MS Office Suite
Pluses:-Personal injury exposure
D2D:-Opening and closing client files-Coordinate conflict checks, prepare engagement letters, setting up and organizing client files in paper form and electronic format-Assist attorneys in preparing and organizing legal documents, correspondence, and pleadings-Maintain accurate and updated case files electronically and paper, including filing and indexing-Communicate directly with clients, witnesses, and other legal professionals-Manage calendars, deadlines, and case timelines-Perform other functions as requested or needed or assigned