Legal Administrative Assistant - Manchester, United States - McLane Middleton

McLane Middleton
McLane Middleton
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Manchester, United States

3 weeks ago

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LEGAL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANTS - MANCHESTER, NH


McLane Middleton, a leading New England-based law firm, is looking for two Legal Administrative Assistants in our Manchester, New Hampshire office.

The firm has over 100 lawyers located in five offices, three in New Hampshire (Manchester, Concord and Portsmouth) and two in Massachusetts (Woburn and Boston).

McLane Middleton is regularly listed as one of America's leading law firms in Chambers USA, and 57 of its attorneys are listed in The Best Lawyers in America across a broad array of practice areas.

The firm has a strong tradition over its 104-year history of deep involvement in the communities where its employees work and live, and of active participation in the bar and numerous charitable and professional associations.

Supporting one of our practice areas, the Legal Administrative Assistant will be responsible for the following Duties/Responsibilities:

  • Providing general administrative support to assigned attorney(s)/paralegal(s) which may include drafting client letters, fielding client phone calls, coordinating appointments, and calendar management.
  • Understands document legal terminology, basic legal procedure and law firm document protocol. Has knowledge of legal document formats such as contracts, and agreements. Maintains files and all client documentation.
  • Utilizes strong communication skills, both written and verbal, to ensure instructions are clearly understood and that work is completed as requested. Maintains a courteous and service driven demeanor at all times.
  • Inputs time entries on a daily, weekly and or monthly basis. Opens new client and/or matter numbers; performs conflict checks.
  • Answer telephone calls and take accurate and complete messages, gives information to callers, refers to others, or holds for team members. Provides relevant and timely information to clients and team members (including times when they are out of the office) in a professional, courteous, and effective manner.
  • Brings organizational skills to the role with the ability to provide guidance on the most efficient and effective way to complete tasks. Takes initiative and is selfstarter with work.
  • This position is also expected to backup team members by providing administrative support to other attorneys/paralegals.

Experience/Qualifications:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent.
  • 5+ years of legal administrative experience.
  • Superior attention to detail.
  • Excellent written and oral business communication skills.
  • Strong Microsoft Office (Excel, Word and PowerPoint)

Benefits:


  • 401(k)
  • 401(k)
matching

  • Dental insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible spending account
  • Free parking
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Referral program
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift

Travel requirement:

  • No travel

Experience:


  • Legal: 5 years (preferred)

Work Location:
In person
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