Estate Planning Legal Assistant

Estate Planning Legal Assistant – Full-time

Shaheen & Gordon, P.A. is seeking an energetic and detail-oriented full-time Legal Assistant to join our Estate Planning and Probate Administration practice group in the Manchester, NH office. To be successful in this role the candidate must demonstrate the ability to work as a member of a team, prioritize tasks, have experience in estate planning/probate law, and be able to work independently.

Duties include, but not limited to:

• Conducting conflict checks
• Contacting potential new clients
• Scheduling appointments and meetings for Attorneys, as needed, and otherwise manage Attorney calendars
• Assisting with opening and closing of files
• Assisting with managing case database and status tracker
• Preparing documents needed for client appointments
• Preparing and organizing executed estate planning documents
• Drafting correspondence to clients, interested parties, and the Court
• Assisting with client invoices and billing
• Managing prior client requests for estate planning documents or files
• Receiving, scanning, and distributing incoming and outgoing mail correspondence
• Filing internal documents
• Providing general secretarial support to attorneys and paralegals
• Attending to other administrative tasks as assigned

Requirements:

• Minimum of 13 years’ experience in trusts and estates, or related fields is preferred
• Professional written and oral communication skills
• 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 administrative skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize tasks
• Professional and friendly attitude
• Excellent organizational skills
• Willingness to accept and incorporate constructive feedback
• Ability to selfdirect and work as a team

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 commensurate with experience, with excellent benefits including health insurance, flexible spending account, and 401(k) with employer contribution. Please submit your cover letter and resume to careers@shaheengordon.com.

No phone calls or agencies please. EOE.

About Shaheen & Gordon, P.A.

It’s different here. Shaheen & Gordon is a full-service law firm with a commitment to excellence and a focus on community. A fixture of the New Hampshire legal community for over 40 years, the firm has expanded across Northern New England and all the way to Hawaii. We’re proud to offer our clients personalized service that’s backed by the combined experience of our large legal team. Since 1981, we’ve grown to become a firm of 60+ experienced attorneys, but we’ve never stopped offering our clients the individual attention that’s allowed us–and them–to succeed. Shaheen & Gordon is welcoming energetic, detail-orientated individuals who want to further their career in the legal field. We offer benefits including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account (FSA), dependent care account (DCA), vacation, sick and bereavement leave, and 401(k) with Employer Contribution.