Legal Administrative Assistant Manchester, NHJob Description 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 mannerProvide backup support to the office coordinator, with an emphasis on facilities coordination, office operations, and vendor liaisonCoordinate meeting logistics for client and internal meetings, including scheduling, conference room setup and breakdown, and meal arrangementsManage incoming and outgoing mail and ensure timely distribution and processingSupport case management processes, including closing out matters, organizing files, and coordinating offsite storagePrepare and submit travel reimbursements and expense reportsProvide coverage for office during absences or peak workload periodsPerform key administrative functions, including conflict checks, opening new matters, and supporting timekeeping processesCarry out additional administrative and support duties as assignedQualifications: Be accurate, detail-oriented, and have strong attention to detailTake initiative and be proactive; anticipate needs; reach out to become more involvedStrong writing and verbal communication skills; excellent spelling, punctuation, and grammar skillsSystem proficiency: general knowledge and experience with common software applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite and PDF processing; strong Excel and MS Word skills in particularMotivated to learn and provide work of the highest qualityBenefits: Insurance options, including domestic partner coverage, for health (either a co-pay-based plan or HSA with firm contributions), dental, and vision401(k) plan with pre- or post-tax investment options and firm contributionsWellness support, including telehealth coverage, and on-site privacy roomsLife insurance coverage at 1.5x your annual salary, plus supplemental voluntary coverage availableLeave plans, including paid parental leave, short- and long-term disabilityFirm Involvement: Monthly firm lunch meetings to hear about all areas of the firmCommittee participation, such as our Community Service Committee which organizes a drive every December and our public outreach week in JulySocial gatherings 2025 included a field day BBQ, a holiday get-together, and our annual Halloween party for our familiesFor consideration, please submit your resume and cover letter by email to hr@dwmlaw.com. We look forward to hearing from you. No phone calls please.