Legal Administrative Assistant

Legal Administrative Assistant

Manchester, NH

Drummond Woodsum is seeking a full-time Legal Administrative Assistant to join our Manchester office. This position will provide administrative support across multiple practice groups, handling tasks delegated by legal assistants, paralegals, and attorneys. In addition to managing these administrative responsibilities, the role is designed to develop into a Legal Assistant position, with growing responsibility for directly supporting attorneys and contributing to legal work over time. Legal office and/or legal assistant experience although not required is preferred.

Responsibilities:

• Greet and assist clients and visitors in a professional and welcoming manner
• Provide backup support to the office coordinator, with an emphasis on facilities coordination, office operations, and vendor liaison
• Coordinate meeting logistics for client and internal meetings, including scheduling, conference room setup and breakdown, and meal arrangements
• Manage incoming and outgoing mail and ensure timely distribution and processing
• Support case management processes, including closing out matters, organizing files, and coordinating offsite storage
• Prepare and submit travel reimbursements and expense reports
• Provide coverage for office during absences or peak workload periods
• Perform key administrative functions, including conflict checks, opening new matters, and supporting timekeeping processes
• Carry out additional administrative and support duties as assigned

• 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

• 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

• 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