Legal Assistant
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New Hampshire Public Defender
Littleton, NH, US
Summary
The Legal Assistant provides clerical, logistical, and reception support to clients and legal staff to ensure efficient office operations. Responsibilities include managing attorney calendars, maintaining case management systems, and producing legal documents.
Job Description
Description
Flexible Employment Options: This position may be available as either a full-time or part-time opportunity, depending on the needs of the applicant and the organization. We welcome applications from qualified candidates seeking either full-time or part-time employment and encourage you to apply to discuss the opportunity that best fits your availability and experience.
The Legal Assistant plays an integral role in supporting the mission of the New Hampshire Public Defender: providing high-quality legal representation to indigent individuals accused of criminal offenses.
Working as part of a team, the Legal Assistant provides clerical, informational, logistical, and reception support to clients, attorneys, management, staff, and other Program constituents. The Legal Assistant works collaboratively with the office team, including attorneys and investigators and, as applicable, other Legal Assistants, to support the effective and efficient operation of the office.
Key Responsibilities
Includes but may not be limited to:
• Provides in-office, electronic, and telephone services for clients and other stakeholders.
• Provides information to clients and listening empathetically, without giving legal advice.
• Produces documents as requested by assigned attorneys.
• Manages calendar for attorneys including court dates, client appointments, meetings, and other events.
• Manages computer-based case management system accurately so that all necessary information is available for attorneys.
• Work with attorneys in planning and scheduling to meet deadlines and ensure the completion of assignments and projects.
Requirements
Requirements
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Maintains a professional appearance, in dress and in work area.
• Demonstrates respect for clients and is consistent with a professional services environment.
• Works well under pressure and demonstrates proactive attitude toward problem solving, conflict resolution, and the needs of the office staff.
• Excellent keyboarding, proofreading, and editing skills.
• Strong word processing skills and facility with standard office and computer systems.
Education and Experience
• A high school diploma or GED is required.
• Previous work in a legal setting is highly desired.
• Post-secondary education in Paralegal Studies, Criminal Justice, or a relative field, is highly desired.
Physical Requirements
Physical requirements include retrieving and distributing files, written documents, or office supplies weighing up to 20 pounds; retrieving and replacing objects from shelves up to eight feet high; sitting and keyboarding for extended periods of time.
Benefits
• Holidays/PTO/Sick Time
• State Health and Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life/Disability Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Account
• Professional Development Opportunities
The New Hampshire Public Defender was established in 1972 as a pilot project of New Hampshire Legal Assistance, and has existed as a stand-alone institution since 1985. Its sole purpose is to provide indigent defense services to citizens charged with crimes. The Program began with a single office in Concord. Over time, the Program opened satellite offices in other counties, and established administrative offices in its Merrimack County office, located in Concord, the state capital.
In 1981, the Public Defender, in collaboration with the Franklin Pierce Law Center (now the University of New Hampshire School of Law), started the Appellate Defender Program, which provides indigent defense services to defendants who appeal their convictions to the New Hampshire Supreme Court.
Today, the Public Defender is an independent, non-profit, corporation with offices in every county. The Program works diligently to provide quality representation in a cost-effective manner to indigent defendants accused of crimes in all state courts. In addition to its attorneys, the Public Defender employs legal assistants, investigators, support staff, and information technology specialists, all of whom are dedicated to its core mission of serving indigent citizens accused of crimes.
Founded
1972
Company size
201-500 employees
Industry
Government Agencies and Departments
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Concord, New Hampshire
The New Hampshire Public Defender was established in 1972 as a pilot project of New Hampshire Legal Assistance, and has existed as a stand-alone institution since 1985. Its sole purpose is to provide indigent defense services to citizens charged with crimes. The Program began with a single office in Concord. Over time, the Program opened satellite offices in other counties, and established administrative offices in its Merrimack County office, located in Concord, the state capital.
In 1981, the Public Defender, in collaboration with the Franklin Pierce Law Center (now the University of New Hampshire School of Law), started the Appellate Defender Program, which provides indigent defense services to defendants who appeal their convictions to the New Hampshire Supreme Court.
Today, the Public Defender is an independent, non-profit, corporation with offices in every county. The Program works diligently to provide quality representation in a cost-effective manner to indigent defendants accused of crimes in all state courts. In addition to its attorneys, the Public Defender employs legal assistants, investigators, support staff, and information technology specialists, all of whom are dedicated to its core mission of serving indigent citizens accused of crimes.
Founded
1972
Company size
201-500 employees
Industry
Government Agencies and Departments
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Concord, New Hampshire
