Legal Assistant / Paralegal

@ Goodwin Recruiting
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Legal Assistant / Paralegal

Bedford, NH
Posted 4 days ago

About the job

Join a boutique law firm in Bedford focused on complex, high-profile cases. Support attorneys, manage legal documents, and grow your legal career in a team-focused environment with hybrid scheduling.

Requirements

  • Legal or litigation experience preferred
  • Experience with legal documents
  • Strong organization skills
  • Good communication skills
  • Ability to manage deadlines

Qualifications

  • Local to Bedford or nearby
  • Detail-oriented
  • Dependable
  • Self-managed
  • Team player

Full job description

Join a growing boutique law firm in Bedford, NH. The firm works on complex and high-profile cases for businesses, executives, athletes, and high-net-worth clients.

You will work closely with the firm's attorneys and help keep cases organized and moving forward. This is a great role for someone who likes variety, takes pride in their work, and wants to be part of a small, growing team.


Legal Assistant / Paralegal Benefits & Compensation

  • Hybrid schedule – about 2 days per week in the Bedford office
  • Work directly with experienced attorneys and the firm's founder
  • Support interesting and high-profile cases
  • Small, team-focused work environment
  • Meaningful role with real responsibility
  • Strong opportunity to grow with the firm

Legal Assistant / Paralegal Requirements & Qualifications

  • Legal Assistant, Litigation Assistant, or Paralegal experience preferred
  • Litigation law firm experience preferred
  • Experience with legal documents and court filings
  • Strong organization and attention to detail
  • Able to manage several tasks and deadlines
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Professional when handling private client information
  • Able to work on your own and solve problems
  • Local to Bedford, Manchester, or Southern New Hampshire

Legal Assistant / Paralegal Preferred Skills

  • Civil or business litigation experience
  • State and federal court filing experience
  • Discovery and document production experience
  • Trial or hearing preparation experience
  • Strong proofreading and document skills
  • Proactive, dependable, and willing to help wherever needed

Legal Assistant / Paralegal Day-to-Day Responsibilities

  • Support attorneys with active cases
  • Prepare and organize legal documents
  • Assist with state and federal court filings
  • Maintain case files and records
  • Organize discovery and document productions
  • Track deadlines and court dates
  • Prepare exhibits, case materials, and binders
  • Help prepare for depositions, hearings, and trials
  • Schedule meetings and case activities
  • Help with general office and administrative needs

If you are organized, dependable, and enjoy being part of a small team, this is a great opportunity to grow your legal career while working on interesting and complex cases.

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