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Legal Assistant

Job Posted 3/7/2025
Jobot
Manchester, NH 03103
Category Legal
Full-Time
Job Description
Full benefits, 401(k) match, and more!

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Andrea Ankarlo
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Salary: $23 - $26 per hour

A bit about us:

We are working with a well-established law firm with multiple offices across the east coast that is seeking a Legal Assistant to join their Estate Planning division in Manchester, NH!

Job Title: Legal Assistant
Location: Manchester, NH (on-site position)
Hourly Rate: $23-$26/hour
Schedule: Monday-Friday; 8a-5p

Why join us?
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Full-time opportunity!


Job Details
  • 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, as needed
  • Schedule appointments and meetings for Attorneys, as needed
  • 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
  • Must have excellent secretarial skills with the ability to multi-task under pressure and prioritize

PLEASE SEND ANSWERS TO THE FOLLOWING APPLICATION QUESTIONS TO
1. How many years of experience do you have as a Legal Assistant/Administrative role within a law firm?
2. Do you have any experience with estate planning? Please explain.
3. Can you work onsite in Manchester, NH?
4. The pay range for this position is between $23-$26/hour. Please confirm you are okay with this range.
5. Why are you looking for a new position at this time?
6. What does your availability look like for a 30 minute phone interview?

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