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.