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Legal Assistant
Job Description
Are you an organized, detail-oriented legal professional with Personal Injury experience looking to grow your career? Our client is seeking a full-time Legal Assistant to join its busy and supportive team in Dover, NH. In this role, you will support trial attorneys handling personal injury cases in State and Federal Courts. The ideal candidate will have 1–3 years of law firm experience, with at least one year of Personal Injury experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Responsibilities:
- Draft legal documents including correspondence, motions, and objections
- Assist with discovery and manage case documents
- File legal papers in State and Federal Courts (including e-filing systems)
- Communicate with clients, court personnel, and opposing counsel by phone and email
- Prepare and organize case files for hearings and trials
- Manage personal injury case files from start to finish
- Contact claims adjusters and request medical records
- Review and organize medical evidence for trial
- Schedule medical and impairment evaluations
- Monitor court deadlines and discovery timelines
Job Requirements
- 1–3 years of experience as a Legal Assistant - at least one year in personal injury law required
- Knowledge of State and Federal Court rules and filing procedures
- Experience with legal document preparation and case file management
- Strong attention to detail and excellent proofreading skills
- Ability to multitask, prioritize, and work under pressure
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, Outlook, Excel, Adobe
- Experience with NetDocuments or similar document management systems is a plus
Additional Information
If you're looking to build a long-term career in a fast-paced legal setting and enjoy working on meaningful cases, apply today to join our client's team!
Meet Your Recruiter
Deb Jabine
Vice President & Senior Recruiter
Fifteen years ago, Deborah learned that exceptional recruiting isn't about the quantity of candidates presented—it's about the quality of matches made through meticulous assessment and genuine partnership. With her CPC certification and unwavering commitment to excellence, she's successfully delivered over 800 strategic hires while maintaining an impressive 92% client satisfaction rate across diverse industries. Rather than following the typical "headhunter" approach, she's built her practice around authentic client partnerships. Deborah's thorough methodology includes meeting every candidate face-to-face and conducting comprehensive assessments, a method that has reduced clients' average hiring cycles by 35% while dramatically increasing new hire quality and retention.
Her diverse industry experience spans law, financial services, and beyond, but she's particularly effective in legal and accounting sectors where her background provides invaluable insight into firm dynamics and technical hiring requirements. What drives her exceptional client service is a genuine investment in long-term success, treating every search as a strategic partnership rather than a simple transaction. When she's not delivering perfect-fit candidates, you'll find this dedicated professional hitting Maine's running trails with the same persistence and endurance she brings to finding your ideal hire. Deborah spends her free time enjoying her family and a coastal lifestyle, which includes swimming in the ocean from April to October!
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