Legal Assistant (Portsmouth)

We’re partnering with a well-established professional services organization to find a detail-oriented Legal Assistant to support a Trusts & Estates team. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys being the go-to person in a fast-paced, client-facing environment and takes pride in producing high-quality work.

What You’ll Do Proofread, edit, finalize, and distribute legal documents with a sharp eye for detail and deadlines Manage incoming calls and messages; provide thoughtful support to clients and colleagues Handle incoming and outgoing mail and document intake Transcribe and prepare correspondence, memoranda, and legal documents Coordinate meetings, client appointments, and logistics (rooms, materials, hospitality) Support travel and seminar logistics as needed Maintain calendars and proactively flag upcoming commitments Prepare and finalize monthly billing Run preliminary conflict checks using internal systems Organize, maintain, and retrieve files and records Support administrative processes such as new matter intake, expense reports, and CLE tracking Partner cross-functionally to support attorneys and teams across the organization Follow up on requests and pitch in on additional projects as needed

What We’re Looking For 2+ years of experience supporting Trusts & Estates or estate planning/administration work Professional, client-focused communication style Strong attention to detail and quality control Highly organized with the ability to juggle multiple priorities Team-oriented, proactive, and solution-minded Comfortable with technology; strong Microsoft Word skills required (Excel/PowerPoint a plus) Bachelor’s degree preferred

Why This Role This is a great opportunity to join a collaborative, stable team where your organizational skills and professionalism will be valued and visible.