Litigation Paralegal

Litigation Paralegal

Shaheen & Gordon, P.A. is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to join our team in our Keene, NH office. The ideal candidate is a professional with a minimum of 3-5 years of experience in New Hampshire and Vermont that has a desire to further their career in the legal field, and the ability to work independently and as a member of a team. This role will primarily support probate and civil litigation matters, with some involvement in business law, while also providing general administrative support to the attorneys and team. The ideal candidate is organized, communicative, and proficient in Microsoft Office.

At Shaheen & Gordon, we live our brand: It’s different here. We’re not a typical law firm. We take our work very seriously but also take the time to enjoy it. We care about our clients. We invest in our communities. We know that our employees make all the difference, and we treat them accordingly. We’re excited to welcome the right candidate to our team to fill this role.

Responsibilities

• Assist with probate and civil litigation matters, including document preparation, document filing, case file organization, and tracking deadlines.
• Support business law projects as needed.
• Draft correspondence, pleadings, discovery responses, and other legal documents under attorney supervision.
• Maintain organized case files (electronic and physical) and ensure accurate record-keeping.
• Communicate professionally with clients, courts, opposing counsel, and other parties.
• Schedule appointments, manage calendars, and coordinate meetings.
• Assist with research and preparation of materials for hearings, depositions, and trials.
• Other general administrative duties as assigned to support the efficient operation of the practice.

Requirements

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in written work.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), Adobe, Scanning and maintaining electronic files, and Filevine experience is a plus.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and client needs in a fast-paced environment
• Professional demeanor and ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Experience handling NH cases required, while VT experience is preferred.

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) plan employer contribution. 

No phone calls or agencies please. EOE.