LHH Recruitment Solutions is seeking a Litigation Legal Assistant for a fantastic law firm. The Litigation Legal Assistant will support multiple L&E litigation attorneys. This role requires someone to have strong skills in both legal and administrative support. This opportunity is temporary-to-hire, however the firm is open to strictly temporary applicants as well.

Location: Portsmouth, NH

Hours: Full-time, 37.5hrs per week

Core Responsibilities

• Demonstrate knowledge and status of current cases and projects
• Provide support for 4 litigation attorneys in employment law matters and provide backup support as needed
• Communicate with internal departments, outside agencies, vendors and clients
• Draft, revise, and proofread correspondence, pleadings, legal documents, and other documents as directed
• Work with teams to complete conflict checks and open new client engagements as requested
• Assist with billing review, inquiries and collections
• Maintain docketing for assigned litigation attorneys
• Maintain calendars, CLE, reports, and time records
• Book and organize travel arrangements as needed; assist with reimbursement expenses
• Various office and client filing
• Other office administrative functions as needed

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years recent experience in a legal administrative assistant role or similar within a law firm setting; litigation experience required, L&E experience preferred
• Familiarity with state and federal rules and procedures, and procedures with state and federal agencies
• Must have a solid understanding of technical legal terminology plus experience with electronic court filings
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; excellent proofreading skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite; experience with law firm software including billing, expense, document management, etc. is a plus
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well in a small office environment within a large firm, and communicate with attorneys and support staff on every level

Hourly rate of $27.50 - $32.50

Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.

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