Estate Planning Legal Assistant in Manchester, New Hampshire at Shaheen & Gordon, P.A.

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 1-3 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 multi-task and prioritize tasks • Professional and friendly attitude • Excellent organizational skills • Willingness to accept and incorporate constructive feedback • Ability to self-direct 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.