Legal Assistant - Estate Planning

Looking for a role where you can stay organized, keep things moving, and make a real impact for both clients and attorneys? We're partnering with a respected Manchester-area law firm seeking a Legal Assistant to support their Estate Planning and Probate team. This is a great fit for someone who enjoys variety in their day, values accuracy, and takes pride in being the go-to support for a busy legal practice.

Location: Manchester, NH

Direct-hire

Schedule: Onsite & Full time

Pay: $25-28/hr

What You'll Do

• Provide day-to-day administrative and operational support to attorneys within the estate planning practice
• Serve as a first point of contact for prospective and existing clients, helping guide them through next steps
• Coordinate schedules, arrange meetings, and ensure attorneys are prepared for upcoming appointments
• Help keep matters on track by monitoring deadlines and maintaining internal tracking systems
• Prepare client-facing materials and assist with assembling estate planning document packages
• Organize and maintain records, ensuring files are updated, accessible, and properly stored
• Draft basic communications and assist with follow-ups to clients, courts, and third parties
• Support billing-related activities, including helping to prepare and review invoices
• Handle general office workflow tasks such as document processing, scanning, and correspondence management

What You Bring

• 1-3 years of experience in a legal or professional office setting (estate planning or probate experience is a plus)
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to juggle multiple priorities effectively
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and general office technology
• Detail-oriented mindset with a focus on accuracy and follow-through
• A proactive, team-first attitude with the ability to work independently when needed