Legal Assistant at Sheehan Phinney Bass & Green PA

Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

29 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

29 Jan, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Legal Terminology, Administrative Skills, Attention To Detail, Organizational Skills, Writing Skills, Client Interaction, Deadline Management, Teamwork, Professionalism, E-Filing, MS Office, Adobe, Proactivity, Initiative, Self-Starter

Industry

Law Practice

Description

Description Are you dependable, proactive, and professional? Does your exceptional customer service, high work standards, and laser focused attention to detail set you apart? Look no further… Sheehan Phinney is for you! We are hiring a full-time Legal Assistant who will use their honed expertise to support up to five attorneys in multiple practice areas. Responsibilities include preparing/revising documents, assembling closing binders, assisting with billing, correspondence, pleadings, and forms; scheduling and coordinating appointments, meetings, and depositions; court and agency filings including e-filing; processing mail; file maintenance and general administrative duties along with other tasks as assigned. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of legal terminology and the ability to apply it correctly Strong administrative skills in a fast-paced environment Ability to prioritize, multitask and work efficiently while using good judgment Strong attention to detail Strong organizational skills with the ability to take initiative Clear and concise writing skills The ability to interact and communicate with clients and court personnel on a professional level Ability to manage deadlines regarding projects and scheduling of meetings and/or depositions Ability to work independently as well as in a team setting Presents professional, positive attitude and high ethical standards Knowledge of state and federal court e-filing Excellent technical skills including proficiency with MS Office and Adobe Requirements Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with a minimum of 5 years of experience as a Legal Assistant with a proven track record of success. E-filing experience, proactive, savvy, self-starter required. Experience supporting a busy legal practice, with paralegal certification and notary preferred. EEO Why Sheehan Phinney? We appreciate the importance of work-life balance to support your personal and professional success. Our collaborative atmosphere allows for quality time to grow your career network and absorb the wealth of knowledge available within our tenured team. We provide a flexible work environment through our hybrid remote schedule, and early Friday release summer program. Sheehan offers a competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, life, and disability insurance, retirement plan, paid time off and 12 firm holidays per year, tuition reimbursement and more! If you would like to work for an organization that is growing, gives back to the community and is a place where you can shine, look no further, and submit your resume and cover letter today!

Responsibilities

The Legal Assistant will support up to five attorneys by preparing and revising documents, assisting with billing, and managing correspondence. Additional responsibilities include scheduling appointments, court filings, and general administrative duties.