Shaheen & Gordon, P.A. is looking for an energetic and detail oriented full-time Legal Assistant to join our group of professionals who will be responsible for supporting trial attorneys relative to workers’ compensation cases in their Nashua, NH office. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 - 5 years’ law firm experience. To be successful in this role the candidate must demonstrate the ability to work as a member of a team, in addition to working independently.
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Opening files, managing case calendars, tracking deadlines and organizing documents
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Prepare general legal correspondence
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Draft and/or proofread legal documents, pleadings, motions
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Prepare medical evidence for trial
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Assist in document management
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Utilizing communication skills via email and phone with clients, insurance adjusters, medical providers and opposing counsel
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Utilizing organization skills when preparing case files for attorneys to use at administrative hearings
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Management of workers’ compensation files
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Experience with contacting claims adjusters
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Experience with requesting, reviewing, and organizing medical records
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Experience with scheduling permanent impairment evaluations
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Knowledge of workers’ compensation laws, procedures and deadlines
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Exceptional attention to detail to manage multiple deadlines and client needs in a fastpaced environment
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Advanced proficiency in MS Office Suite and experience working with case management software
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 and supportive work environment. Salary commensurate with experience. Please submit your cover letter and resume to [email protected].
No phone calls or agencies please. EOE.
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.
