Bernstein Shur · 2 days ago
Legal Assistant - Litigation
Manchester, NH
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
3+ years expBernstein Shur is known for its uniquely positive office culture, and they are seeking a Litigation Legal Assistant to manage day-to-day administrative needs in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will support a team of professionals by organizing schedules, managing communications, and handling various administrative functions related to litigation.
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Hiring Manager
Ali Worster, JD, LLM, FACHE
Responsibilities
Actively manage complex schedules, agendas. Zoom meetings, calendars, travel, contact lists, and files
Compose memos, letters, business agreements, closing documents, and other correspondence to internal and external audiences, as requested
Perform a variety of administrative functions, including opening of new matters and conflicts
Manage proforma and billing activities for attorneys working closely with finance department
Work closely and effectively with assigned professionals to keep them well informed of upcoming commitments and responsibilities, schedule changes, and preparation needed for meetings, following up appropriately and anticipating needs
Manage day-to-day workflow while juggling multiple priorities simultaneously
Calendars court deadlines on attorneys’ calendars as well as the firm’s Case Management system
Prepares filings with state and federal courts and agencies
Prepare presentation materials for meetings using MS PowerPoint, Word, and Excel, as and when requested
Responsible for attorney annual license renewals and for filing, monitoring and confirming attorney annual CLE compliance with regulatory authorities
Quickly identify, prioritize, and resolve problems of a varying nature with minimal direction provided
Office Setting
Computer based work
Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 15 lbs
Sit/stand for extended periods of time
Teamwork and collaboration
Reliable attendance in the office
Qualification
Required
3+ years of litigation experience
Tenacious in meeting deadlines with a strong sense of timeliness, decision-making, and good self-management discipline
Technologically savvy; highly proficient, expert knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite 365
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Superior people/interpersonal skills
Keen ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with employees at all levels of the organization and with firm's clients
Work discretely with confidential information
Must be proactive, accountable and have excellent judgment
Detail-oriented and able to work in a fast-paced environment while making very few errors
Must be adaptable to change and remain calm under pressure
Benefits
Hybrid work environment (three days in the office – Wednesday anchor day)
Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance
Group life and disability insurance
Financial wellness program
401K employer match and profit sharing
23 days PTO in the first year of employment
11 paid holidays
16 weeks paid parental leave
Mobile data reimbursement
Free parking
Company
Bernstein Shur
Bernstein Shur is one of northern New England's largest multi-service law firms
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Taylor Caswell
Managing Director
Recent News
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