Legal Assistant

Drummond Woodsum; Manchester (NH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and vision insurance

401(k) plan with firm contributions

Wellness support and telehealth

Life insurance 1.5x salary + voluntary

Job summary

Drummond Woodsum in Manchester, NH seeks a full-time legal assistant to support multiple practice areas including Municipal Law, School Law, Labor & Employment Law, and Trial Services. The role involves administrative duties, preparing documents, and assisting attorneys with timekeeping and document handling.

Key tasks include drafting and editing documents in Word, handling mail, coordinating with clients, and keeping files organized to meet deadlines while delivering excellent client service.

Qualifications

• Be accurate, detail-oriented and able to manage deadlines.
• Take initiative, anticipate needs, and stay proactive.
• Strong writing and verbal communication skills; excellent spelling and grammar.

Responsibilities

• Complete administrative duties and greet clients professionally.
• Prepare documents and forms; draft, edit, and convert in Word/PDF.
• Handle incoming/outgoing mail and communicate with clients.
• Keep files organized and deadlines tracked.
• Provide exceptional service to clients and support attorneys.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Proactive mindset

Strong written and verbal comms

MS Word / Excel skills

Multitasking and organization

Legal experience preferred

Education

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PDF editing

Outlook

Job description

Legal Assistant – Manchester, NH

Manchester, NH

Drummond Woodsum is seeking a full-time legal assistant to join our Manchester office. This role will provide support across multiple practice areas, including Municipal Law, School Law, Labor & Employment Law, and Trial Services. This position entails carrying out administrative services, providing support to legal professionals by preparing various documents including correspondence, legal forms, and other types of documents, and support to enhance attorney/timekeeper effectiveness.

Responsibilities

• Complete administrative duties, such as making copies, answering and directing phone calls, and greeting clients in a professional and courteous manner
• Prepare documents and forms by completing initial drafts, processing edits and red-lining in Word, and conversions and manipulations in PDF
• Handle incoming and outgoing mail
• Communicate with clients
• Keep files and corresponding deadlines organized and identified
• Provide exceptional service to all clients
• Additional duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Be accurate, detail-oriented, and have strong attention to detail
• Take initiative and be proactive; anticipate needs; reach out to become more involved
• Strong writing and verbal communication skills; excellent spelling, punctuation, and grammar skills
• System proficiency: general knowledge and experience with common software applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite and PDF processing; strong Excel and MS Word skills in particular
• Motivated to learn and provide work of the highest quality
• Prior legal experience preferred

At Drummond Woodsum we are committed to the growth and development of our employees. Our focus is geared toward fostering a culture where you can work with and learn from diverse individuals, explore and expand your capabilities, and are valued for the contributions and perspectives you bring. We’re committed to providing our team members with the support they need to thrive both personally and professionally, and we are proud to offer the following benefits:

• Insurance options, including domestic partner coverage, for health (either a co-pay-based plan or HSA with firm contributions), dental, and vision
• 401(k) plan with pre- or post-tax investment options and firm contributions
• Wellness support, including telehealth coverage, and on-site privacy rooms
• Life insurance coverage at 1.5x your annual salary, plus supplemental voluntary coverage available
• Leave plans, including paid parental leave, short- and long-term disability

Firm involvement

• Monthly firm lunch meetings to hear about all areas of the firm
• Committee participation, such as our Community Service Committee which organizes a drive every December and our public outreach week in July
• Social gatherings – 2025 included a field day BBQ, a holiday get-together, and our annual Halloween party for our families

Drummond Woodsum is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, veteran’s status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, creed, citizenship status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Our Firm’s policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment. To achieve our goal of equal opportunity, Drummond Woodsum makes good faith efforts to recruit, hire and advance in employment qualified minorities, females, disabled individuals and covered veterans. EOE M/F/V/D