Legal Assistant

Legal Assistant - Manchester, NHManchester, NHDrummond 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 will include:Complete administrative duties, such as making copies, answering and directing phone calls, and greeting clients in a professional and courteous mannerPrepare documents and forms by completing initial drafts, processing edits and red-lining in Word, and conversions and manipulations in PDFHandle incoming and outgoing mailCommunicate with clientsKeep files and corresponding deadlines organized and identifiedProvide exceptional service to all clientsAdditional 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 qualityPrior legal experience preferredAt 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 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, including: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 - 2024 included a field day BBQ, a holiday get-together, and our annual Halloween party for our familiesFor consideration, please click apply or submit your resume and cover letter by email to hr@dwmlaw.com. We look forward to hearing from you.