Marital Paralegal

Shaheen & Gordon, P.A. is seeking an energetic and detail-oriented full-time Marital Paralegal to work with the Family Law staff in the Nashua, NH office. The ideal candidate must demonstrate the ability to work as a member of a team, in addition to working independently. The responsibilities assigned to this role include:

Duties include, but not limited to:

• Draft and file legal documents, including, petitions, motions, parenting plans, and final decrees
• Handle discovery, including preparing and responding to interrogatories and requests for production
• Prepare and review financial affidavits and supporting documentation (tax returns, pay stubs, bank statements, etc.)
• Coordinate client communication, court filings, and deadlines
• File management for both paper and electronic files, including uploading and renaming documents in document management program
• Assist with trial preparation, including exhibits and binders
• Schedule appointments/calendar court dates and deadlines
• Communicating by phone and email with potential new clients, existing clients, and opposing counsel

Requirements:

• Minimum of 35 years’ experience in a law firm or office environment
• Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office, Outlook, Excel, Adobe, Filevine, scanning and maintaining electronic files is a plus
• Attention to detail and proofreading skills
• Must have excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and client needs in a fastpaced environment

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 with employer contribution. Please submit your cover letter and resume to careers@shaheengordon.com.

No phone calls or agencies please. EOE.

About Shaheen & Gordon, P.A.

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.