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Attorney

Experienced Real Estate Attorney
Manchester, NH | Woburn, MA

Experienced Trusts & Estates Attorney
Manchester, NH | Woburn, MA

Junior-Mid-Level Education Law Attorney
Manchester, NH | Portsmouth, NH

Junior-Mid-Level Trusts and Estates Attorney
Manchester, NH | Portsmouth, NH

Mid-Level Employment Law Attorney
Manchester, NH | Portsmouth, NH

Mid-Senior-Level Tax Attorney
Manchester, NH | Portsmouth, NH | Woburn, MA

Paralegal

Trusts and Estates Paralegal

We are seeking an experienced, detail-oriented, thorough, and organized Trusts and Estates Paralegal to join our team.  We are seeking an individual with a broad base of experience including probate and trust administration, working knowledge of the Probate Court rules and procedures and probate accountings, Federal estate tax returns, and familiarity with trust accounting computer programs.

The ideal candidate will be a self-starter, able to work independently and have previous paralegal experience in the administration of trusts and estates, including the preparation of Massachusetts and U.S. Estate Tax Returns (Form 706).  Responsibilities include all facets of trust and probate administration, drafting correspondence and legal documents, asset spreadsheets and probate pleadings, reviewing bank statements, and organizing and maintaining client files.  In addition, the candidate must be capable of offering the highest level of service to our clientele.  Professionalism and teamwork are important, so the best candidate works well with attorneys, co-workers, and our clients.

Skills, Education, and Experience:

  • Minimum of 3 years of solid Trusts and Estates paralegal experience.
  • Associate degree with paralegal studies emphasis. Bachelor’s degree from ABA approved paralegal program preferred.
  • Certification from NALA or NFPA is a plus.
  • Attention to detail, dependable, organized.
  • Excellent computer skills including MS Office, iManage, and Adobe Acrobat
  • Excellent problem solving and analytical skills
  • Excellent proofreading skills and clear and concise communication skills.

Direct resume with cover letter to:

Jessica Boisvert, Manager of Professional Recruiting and Retention
Email:  jessica.boisvert@McLane.com

Business Administration

 

Human Resources Generalist

Position Summary

McLane Middleton is seeking a skilled and collaborative Human Resources Generalist to join its growing HR team. Reporting directly to the Director of Human Resources, the HR Generalist serves as a versatile, hands-on contributor who supports and partners with the full HR department, to include the HR Benefits Administrator, HR & Legal Support Manager, HR Coordinator, and Learning & Development Manager — to deliver seamless, high-quality HR services across the firm’s five office locations.

The HR Generalist will engage across all core HR disciplines, providing day-to-day operational support, serving as a knowledgeable resource for employees and managers, and helping to advance strategic initiatives under the leadership of the HR Director. This role is ideal for an experienced HR professional who thrives in a fast-paced, service-oriented professional services environment and is equally comfortable with administrative excellence and strategic collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

Generalist & Cross-Functional HR Support

  • Serve as a day-to-day resource and operational partner across all HR team functions, ensuring continuity of service and collaboration with the HR Director, Benefits Administrator, HR & Legal Support Manager, HR Coordinator, and Learning & Development Manager.
  • Assist with special projects, research initiatives, policy drafting, and the development of HR presentations and materials for firm leadership.
  • Contribute to the firm-wide HRIS selection and implementation process; support ongoing system optimization, data integrity, and user adoption post-launch.
  • Help maintain and update HR policies, the colleague handbook, and standard operating procedures to ensure alignment with firm standards and applicable law.
  • Provide backup coverage and support across HR team roles during periods of high volume, vacancy, or planned leave.

Talent Acquisition & Onboarding

  • Support full-cycle recruiting for staff positions, including job posting, applicant screening, interview coordination, reference checks, and offer administration in close collaboration with the HR Director and HR & Legal Support Manager.
  • Conduct Zoom screening interviews for entry-level and administrative candidates; coordinate and schedule in-person interviews and follow-up communications.
  • Assist with the preparation and distribution of new hire offer materials, onboarding packages, and benefit enrollment documentation in partnership with the HR Benefits Administrator and HR Coordinator.
  • Assist the Learning and Development Manager with new hire orientation and onboarding sessions; conduct 30/60/90-day follow-up check-ins with new employees to support a positive integration experience.

Employee Relations & Engagement

  • Serve as an approachable and trusted point of contact for employees across all levels, addressing questions, concerns, and workplace issues with discretion and professionalism.
  • Conduct and track employee exit interviews; analyze findings to identify trends and share actionable insights with the HR Director to inform retention and engagement strategies.

Performance Management

  • Assist with the administration of the firm-wide performance evaluation process, supporting scheduling, communication, and tracking for both staff and attorney/paralegal review cycles.
  • Partner with the HR & Legal Support Manager on Legal Administrative Assistant (LAA) performance management activities, including annual review coordination and documentation.

Benefits & General HR Support

  • Function as the HR Benefits Administrator’s designated backup, providing coverage and support across New Hire Orientation, open enrollment, employee communications, enrollment tracking, and data reconciliation.
  • Field employee inquiries related to benefits, compensation, and policies, escalating complex issues to the appropriate HR team member.

HR Compliance & Records Management

  • Ensure employee files and HR records are accurately maintained across HRIS, viEval, and other firm platforms in partnership with the HR Coordinator and Benefits Administrator.
  • Assist with audits of HR data, records, and processes to ensure accuracy, completeness, and regulatory alignment.

Qualifications

Required

  • 2+ years of progressive HR generalist experience, ideally within a professional service, legal, or multi-site organization.
  • Demonstrated working knowledge across core HR disciplines: recruiting, employee relations, benefits administration, performance management, and compliance.
  • Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field
  • Familiarity with HR information systems (HRIS) and applicant tracking systems; experience supporting system implementations is a plus.
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
  • Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally across all organizational levels.
  • Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
  • Demonstrated integrity and the ability to handle confidential information with the utmost discretion.

Preferred

  • PHR or SHRM-CP certification.
  • Prior experience in a law firm or professional services setting.
  • Exposure to multi-office or multi-state employment environments.
  • Experience supporting HRIS implementations or major HR technology transitions.

Key Competencies

  • Sound judgment, discretion, and confidentiality
  • Collaborative Team Player — Works seamlessly across HR functions and departments
  • Servant Leadership Mindset — Approaches every interaction with a genuine desire to support colleagues, employees, and the firm’s business objectives.
  • Strong interpersonal, relationship-building, and coaching skills — Earns trust quickly and maintains productive relationships at all levels of the firm.
  • Adaptability — Responds effectively to shifting priorities, seamlessly adjusting focus across day-to-day HR responsibilities as demands change.
  • Continuous Improvement Orientation — Proactively identifies opportunities to streamline HR processes and enhance employee experience.
  • Bias Toward Action — Balances thoroughness with a sense of urgency; follows through on commitments and holds themselves accountable.

Please submit a resume and cover letter to:

Brandy Mahle, HR and Legal Support Manager
Email:  brandy.mahle@mcLane.com

Legal Administrative Assistant – Floater, Manchester, NH

McLane Middleton, a leading New England-based law firm, is looking for a Legal Administrative Assistant (Floater) in our Manchester, NH office. The firm has over 100 lawyers located in five offices, three in New Hampshire (Manchester, Concord and Portsmouth) and two in Massachusetts (Woburn and Boston). McLane Middleton is regularly listed as one of America’s leading law firms in Chambers USA, and 57 of its attorneys are listed in The Best Lawyers in America across a broad array of practice areas. The firm has a strong tradition over its 104-year history of deep involvement in the communities where its employees work and live, and of active participation in the bar and numerous charitable and professional associations.

Duties/Responsibilities:

  • Providing general administrative support to assigned attorney(s)/paralegal(s) which may include drafting client letters, fielding client phone calls, coordinating appointments, and calendar management.
  • Provides highly technical document production including but not limited to typing, drafting, and editing documents, redlining documents, conversion of documents from PDF to word, scanning, assembling of closing binders and making copies. Proofreads and edits documents for grammar, spelling, punctuation, and format. Files documents and emails in the Firm’s electronic document software. Distributes correspondence using email or hard copy delivery.
  • Understands document legal terminology, basic legal procedure, and law firm document protocol. Has knowledge of legal document formats such as contracts, and agreements. Maintains files and all client documentation.
  • Utilizes strong communication skills, both written and verbal, to ensure instructions are clearly understood and that work is completed as requested. Always maintains a courteous and service driven demeanor.
  • Inputs time entries on a daily, weekly and or monthly basis. Opens new client and/or matter numbers; performs conflict checks.
  • Answer telephone calls and take accurate and complete messages, gives information to callers, refers to others, or holds for team members. Provides relevant and timely information to clients and team members (including times when they are out of the office) in a professional, courteous, and effective manner.
  • Brings organizational skills to the role with the ability to provide guidance on the most efficient and effective way to complete tasks. Takes initiative and is self-starter with work.
  • This position is also expected to back-up team members by providing administrative support to other attorneys/paralegals and the reception desk.

Experience/Qualifications:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent.
  • 5+ years of legal administrative experience.
  • Superior attention to detail.
  • Excellent written and oral business communication skills
  • Strong Microsoft Office (Excel, Word and PowerPoint)

Please submit a resume and cover letter to:

Brandy Mahle, HR and Legal Support Manager
Email:  brandy.mahle@mcLane.com

Litigation Legal Administrative Assistant – Manchester, NH

McLane Middleton, a leading New England-based law firm, is looking for two Legal Administrative Assistants. One in our Manchester, New Hampshire office and one in our Concord, New Hampshire office. The firm has over 100 lawyers located in five offices, three in New Hampshire (Manchester, Concord and Portsmouth) and two in Massachusetts (Woburn and Boston). McLane Middleton is regularly listed as one of America’s leading law firms in Chambers USA, and 57 of its attorneys are listed in The Best Lawyers in America across a broad array of practice areas. The firm has a strong tradition over its 105-year history of deep involvement in the communities where its employees work and live, and of active participation in the bar and numerous charitable and professional associations.

Supporting our litigation practice area, the Legal Administrative Assistant will have the following duties and/or responsibilities:

  • Providing general administrative support to assigned attorney(s)/paralegal(s) which may include drafting client letters, fielding client phone calls, coordinating appointments, and calendar management.
  • Provides highly technical document production including but not limited to typing, drafting and editing documents, redlining documents, conversion of documents from PDF to word, scanning, assembling of closing binders and making copies. Proofreads and edits documents for grammar, spelling, punctuation, and format. Files documents and emails in the Firm’s electronic document software. Distributes correspondence using email or hard copy delivery.
  • Understands document legal terminology, basic legal procedure and law firm document protocol. Has knowledge of legal document formats such as contracts, and agreements. Maintains files and all client documentation.
  • Utilizes strong communication skills, both written and verbal, to ensure instructions are clearly understood and that work is completed as requested. Must maintain a courteous and service driven demeanor at all times.
  • Input time entries on a daily, weekly and or monthly basis. Opens new client and/or matter numbers; performs conflict checks.
  • Answer telephone calls and take accurate and complete messages, gives information to callers, refers to others, or holds for team members. Provides relevant and timely information to clients and team members (including times when they are out of the office) in a professional, courteous, and effective manner.
  • Brings organizational skills to the role with the ability to provide guidance on the most efficient and effective way to complete tasks. Takes initiative and is self-starter with work.
  • This position is also expected to back-up team members by providing administrative support to other attorneys/paralegals.

Experience/Qualifications:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent.
  • 7+ years of legal administrative experience.
  • Superior attention to detail.
  • Excellent written and oral business communication skills.
  • Strong Microsoft Office (Excel, Word and PowerPoint)

Job Type: Full-time

Please submit a resume and cover letter to:

Brandy Mahle, HR and Legal Support Manager
Email:  brandy.mahle@mcLane.com

 

McLane Middleton believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity and does not discriminate against its employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity or expression, national origin, citizenship, veteran status, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state or local laws. Equal employment opportunity will be extended to all persons in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship, including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, evaluation, discipline, layoff, and termination.