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 careers@shaheengordon.com .

Legal Assistant – Civil Litigation (Concord)

The Concord, NH office of Shaheen & Gordon, P.A., is looking for a skilled Legal Assistant to work in the firm’s Civil Litigation Department. You will be joining a team of staff and attorneys dedicated to providing high-quality legal representation to civil litigation clients. You will provide administrative assistance to our attorneys which will include frequent client communication and collaboration with other staff members. You will also serve an important role in the litigation process and take responsibility for the finalization of pleadings, preparation of exhibits, and scheduling of trial preparation meetings. This position is best suited for someone who thrives on structure, enjoys interacting with people, and prides themselves on attention to detail.

Requirements

2 to 5 years’ experience as a legal assistant in a law firm environment

Applicable knowledge of motions, discovery, scheduling, deadlines, court rules and procedures for New Hampshire state and federal courts

Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and client needs

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Team-oriented attitude with a passion for the production of high-quality legal work for clients
Proficiency in standard computer software, including Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel Experience with NetDocuments and Centerbase is preferable but not required

Responsibilities

Open client files (perform conflict checks, prepare engagement letters, etc.)
Perform administrative duties (scheduling appointments, calendaring hearings and deadlines, organizing files, finalizing general correspondence and legal documents, etc.)
Organize discovery materials and prepare exhibit notebooks
Have experience in complex cases, including trial preparation
Daily communications with clients, opposing counsel, and the court via phone and email

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, non-smoking work environment. Salary is 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 to careers@shaheengordon.com.

No phone calls or agencies please.

Legal Assistant – Immigration (Manchester)

Shaheen & Gordon, P.A., Attorneys at Law, is seeking a full-time Legal Assistant in their Manchester, NH office responsible for supporting attorneys that practice immigration law.

Contributions and Responsibilities

Field phone calls in English and Spanish, in addition to other languages
Conduct basic prospective client intake
Open and close files
Manage attorneys’ calendars
Monitor filing deadlines
Maintain clients’ files
Obtain documents, domestically and internationally
Draft forms
Summarize cases
Translate oral and written communications
Communicate with clients, agencies, courts, other parties

Qualifications

Must be fluent in Spanish and English
Must have excellent communication skills via email, phone, and in person
Must be highly-organized
Must pay close attention to detail, have the ability to multi-task, thrive in a fast-paced work environment, and possess strong proofreading skills
Competency in Microsoft applications including, Word, NetDocuments, Centerbase, Outlook, Excel, Adobe, scanning and maintaining electronic files
Accurate filing and copying

Applicants must possess a high school diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 1 – 3 years of legal assistant or comparable office experience. The ability to work independently, under time pressure and prioritize multiple tasks is required. We look forward to welcoming someone who takes pride in their work, is enthusiastic and who will thrive in a fast-paced environment. Experience in immigration law is strongly preferred.

Shaheen & Gordon presents a pleasant, supportive, challenging, non-smoking work environment. Salary commensurate with experience, with excellent benefits including a 401K plan. Please email your cover letter, resume and references to: careers@shaheengordon.com.

Legal Assistants – Personal Injury and Workers’ Compensation

Shaheen & Gordon, P.A., Attorneys at Law, are looking for energetic and detail oriented Legal Assistants to join our group of professionals who will be responsible for supporting trial attorneys with workers compensation and personal injury cases in State and Federal Courts in their Dover, NH office. The ideal candidates will have at least 3-5 years’ experience. To be successful in this role candidates must demonstrate the ability to work as a member of a team, in addition to working independently.

Responsibilities to include, but are not limited to:

Experience with contacting claims adjusters
Experience with requesting, reviewing and organization of medical records
Preparing medical evidence for trial
Scheduling Permanent Impairment Evaluations
Management of Personal Injury Files
Preparation of general correspondence, motions and objections
Have solid knowledge of Court Rules and all discovery deadlines
Assist with discovery and document management
Serve and file legal papers in the correct court and familiarity with electronic filing systems in both State and Federal Court
Strong computer skills, Microsoft Office, Outlook, Excel, Adobe, Centerbase, NetDocuments, scanning and maintaining electronic files
Must have excellent communication skills via email, phone, and with clients, court staff and opposing counsel
Must be highly organized with an ability to prepare case files for attorneys to use at court hearings
Must have excellent secretarial skills, the ability to multi-task and under pressure, and able to prioritize is required. Attention to detail and proofreading skills are a must have

Shaheen & 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 employer match. Please email your cover letter, resume and references to: careers@shaheengordon.com.

No phone calls or agencies please.

EOE

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

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