Job Description
Insight Global's client is one of the largest law firms in the area with over 60 attorneys in various office locations. Their record of success is built by considerable settlements in civil cases and acquittals in criminal cases, but they work in other areas including personal injury, workers compensation, family/divorce law, litigation, real estate law, and more. Company offers room for growth, great culture, and stability across teams.
Role Overview:
We are looking for a skilled Legal Assistant to support the Business Law practice in Dover. The ideal candidate is someone with 2-5+ years of litigation experience with strong ability to support Attorneys in this space.
D2D:
-Opening and closing client files
-Coordinate conflict checks, prepare engagement letters, setting up and organizing client files in paper form and electronic format
-Assist attorneys in preparing and organizing legal documents, correspondence, and pleadings
-Maintain accurate and updated case files electronically and paper, including filing and indexing
-Communicate directly with clients, witnesses, and other legal professionals
-Manage calendars, deadlines, and case timelines
-Perform other functions as requested or needed or assigned
We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.
Required Skills & Experience
Must Haves:
-2-5 years of experience as a Legal Assistant or Paralegal
-Experience supporting litigation cases
-Applicable knowledge of motions, discovery, scheduling, deadlines, court rules and procedures in New Hampshire
-Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and client needs in a fast-paced environment
-Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
-MS Office Suite
Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.