Career Opportunities at Shaheen & Gordon, P.A.

As one of the largest and fastest-growing law firms in northern New England, Shaheen & Gordon, P.A. is continually looking to add experienced professionals to our award-winning team. Below are positions we are currently looking to fill. Interested applicants, please forward resumes and salary requirements to our HR firm at recruiting@shaheengordon.com.

Litigation Associate Attorney

Shaheen & Gordon, P.A., Attorneys at Law, is seeking a full-time litigation associate attorney. The candidate must be licensed to practice law in NH and have 5 – 10 years of experience in the practice of civil litigation with Federal and State court experience. The ideal candidate will have experience with complex litigation cases and strong analytical, writing, and communication skills. We look forward to welcoming an attorney who is hardworking, committed to excellence and dedicated to client service. This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced lawyer to grow their career and practice in a collaborative, supportive, fast-paced environment.

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 is also a non-smoking workplace. We offer a competitive salary and a generous benefits package including health insurance, flexible spending account, health reimbursement, long term disability, life insurance and 401(k) with employer match.

If you want to contribute to a premier and growing law firm, then we want to hear from you. Successful employees at Shaheen & Gordon are confident, respectful, and team-oriented with a high degree of integrity.

Interested applicants please forward your resume and a cover letter to recruiting@shaheengordon.com

No phone calls or agencies please.

Accounting Specialist (Full-Time)

Shaheen & Gordon, P.A., Attorneys at Law, is seeking a full-time experienced Accounting Specialist to add to their team in the Dover, NH office. The Accounting Specialist performs accounts payable functions, working closely with the Sr. Accountant and Accounting Manager, as well as working closely with the Billing Specialist on accounts receivable functions along with a variety of general accounting support tasks in an accounting department. To be successful in this role the candidate must demonstrate the ability to multi-task, in a fast paced environment and work as a member of a team, in addition to working independently.

Responsibilities:

• Verifying the accuracy of vendor invoices, check requests, petty cash receipts and other accounting documents or records
• Update and maintain accounting journals, ledgers and other records detailing financial business transactions (e.g., disbursements, expense vouchers, receipts, accounts payable) into computer system using defined computer programs on a daily basis
• Compile data and prepare a variety of reports as needed
• Reconciles records with internal company employees and management, or external vendors or clients
• Assist billing with monthly invoicing, collection calls and monitoring AR along with reports as needed
• Other accounting functions/projects as assigned

Qualifications:

• Associates Degree with 3 years’ experience, or 5 years relevant experience
• Competency in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Organizational, verbal and written communication skills a must.
• Knowledge of Centerbase experience would be helpful, but not necessary to fill the position
• High attention to detail and ability to multi-task is a must

Prior experience in a law firm is highly desirable; however, we are willing to train a candidate with the experience and qualifications needed for this position.

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, supportive, challenging, work environment. Salary commensurate with experience, with excellent benefits including health insurance, flexible spending account, and 401(k) plan employer match. Please submit your cover letter and resume.

No phone calls or agencies please.

Shaheen & Gordon Anti-Discrimination & Diversity Summer Intern Program

Accepting applications for Summer 2021! The Shaheen & Gordon Anti-Discrimination & Diversity Summer Program will offer a unique summer employment opportunity for 2-4 students who have just finished their first or second year of law school. S&G Summer Interns will spend approximately 5 weeks rotating among our Concord, Dover, and Manchester, NH offices and our office in Portland, ME, doing varied, high-quality legal work with experienced attorneys, well-established in their fields. The Interns will spend the other 5 weeks working either at a prominent non-profit organization or inhouse at a private business with one of our non-profit or corporate partners. This match will take into account the interests of the Interns and the needs of our non-profit and corporate partners. Throughout the entire approximately 10 weeks, S&G will pay the interns consistent with the salary of a first-year associate at the firm.

Upon successful completion of the S&G Anti-Discrimination & Diversity Summer Program, Interns will be eligible for an offer to return the following summer either to our firm or to one of our partnering organizations (for first year law students), an offer of employment from our firm or one of our partnering organizations, or, in the event that no positions are then currently available, S&G will use the breadth and depth of our resources to help the Interns find employment after law school.

The S&G Anti-Discrimination & Diversity Summer Program is open to all first- and second-year law students, regardless of race, color, religion, citizenship, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, military service, disability, or any other characteristic or condition protected by applicable law.

Any interested student should submit the following application materials:

• an unofficial law school transcript;
• a resume or CV; and
• a personal statement (approx. 500 to 1,000 words) addressing how you have demonstrated resilience and tenacity that will contribute to the diversity of experience across S&G’s practice and culture, and what you believe demonstrates your qualification for the internship including, but not limited to, a description of your academic and leadership achievements; noteworthy contributions to the community or otherwise; and/or how you overcame adversity

Submit materials to Amy Spencer, a partner in Shaheen & Gordon’s litigation group, co-chair of the Anti-Discrimination & Diversity Committee, and coordinator of the Shaheen & Gordon Anti-Discrimination & Diversity Summer Program at saspencer@shaheengordon.com.

Please email your resume, cover letter (including salary requirements) and references to: recruiting@shaheengordon.com