Practice Assistant

The Firm: A well-established, full-service Northeast law firm with multiple offices. It is adding a Practice Assistant to the Operations team in its New Hampshire office.

About the Role:

You will support staff and attorneys in an assigned practice group or office. The role covers a wide variety of practice specialties.

Responsibilities:

• Provide critical support to legal practitioners across many practice specialties
• Help prepare client documents, including formatting and proofreading
• Help open new client files, manage file retention, and maintain the office's warehouse system
• Conduct legal research for attorneys as needed
• Update and maintain databases such as mailing lists, contact lists, and client information
• Handle general administrative and clerical duties: copying, scanning, faxing, and similar tasks
• Provide backup coverage for team members, including Reception
• Keep all client and firm matters confidential

Qualifications:

• Associate's degree or equivalent years of experience
• 1–2 years of administrative assistant or other relevant experience
• Proficient in Windows and Microsoft Office; iManage experience highly preferred
• Strong communication, proofreading, attention to detail, and prioritization
• Able to operate and stock office equipment, lift up to 50 lbs, and reach shelves up to 8 ft
• May work irregular hours and occasionally more than 40 hours per week; reliable and flexible

What's Offered:

• Salary range: $52,000 – $56,000, based on education, experience, location, and skill set
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance; life and disability coverage
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Paid time off, parental leave, and holidays
• Flexible spending accounts, plus wellness and employee assistance programs
• Benefits eligibility at 20+ hours per week

Please reach out to Chelsey Haibeck at chelsey.haibeck@gogpac.com or 605.501.4307 for more details.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

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