Legal Assistant

About the role

Drummond Woodsum is seeking a full‑time Legal Assistant to join its Manchester, NH office. The role supports multiple practice areas—including Municipal, School, Labor & Employment Law, and Trial Services—by providing administrative services, preparing correspondence and legal forms, and enhancing attorney and timekeeper effectiveness.

Key responsibilities

• Perform administrative duties such as copying, answering and directing phone calls, and greeting clients professionally.
• Prepare documents and forms, draft initial versions, process edits and red‑lining in Word, and handle PDF conversions and manipulations.
• Manage incoming and outgoing mail.
• Communicate with clients and provide exceptional service.
• Organize files and track deadlines.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Required profile

• Accurate, detail‑oriented with strong attention to detail.
• Proactive, takes initiative and anticipates needs.
• Strong writing and verbal communication skills with excellent spelling, punctuation, and grammar.
• Motivated to learn and deliver high‑quality work.
• Prior legal experience preferred, especially in litigation.

Required skills

• Microsoft Office Suite
• PDF processing
• Excel
• MS Word

What we offer

• Medical insurance with two plan options, including an HSA‑eligible option.
• Flexible Spending Account options, including dependent care.
• Dental and vision insurance.
• Group life insurance with optional additional coverage for employees and dependents.
• Firm‑paid short‑term disability, long‑term disability, and paid family and medical leave.
• Traditional and Roth 401(k) plans with annual profit‑sharing contributions.
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave.
• 11 paid holidays and paid time off.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Paid volunteer opportunities during the firm’s annual community volunteer week.