Legal and HR Assistant

Overview

Q is seeking a highly trusted, detail-oriented Legal HR Assistant to support our Legal Department while also providing secondary administrative support to the HR Department. This role requires the highest level of discretion, professionalism, and judgment. This is an in-office role and is not eligible for remote or hybrid work.

Location: Dover, NH (In Office)

Department: Legal

Reports To: Chief Legal Officer

Q is seeking a highly trusted detail-oriented Legal HR Assistant to support our Legal Department while also providing secondary administrative support to the HR Department. This role requires the highest level of discretion, professionalism, and judgment. This position works directly with the Chief Legal Officer performing administrative tasks related to discreet legal matters, compliance issues, employment issues, and business initiatives while also supporting HR administrative functions ranging from payroll coordination to recruiting and onboarding support.

This is an in-office role and is not eligible for remote or hybrid work.

• Legal and Compliance Support — Primary Function
• Provide administrative support to the Chief Legal Officer
• Assist with discreet legal matters, internal investigations, reviews of sensitive personnel issues, and HR processes
• Review, organize, and manage legal documents, agreements, and correspondence
• Maintain confidentiality across all legal, employment, and business matters
• Coordinate document management and record retention
• Communicate on behalf of the CLO both internally and externally when requested

• HR and Administrative Support — Secondary Function
• Provide administrative HR support including documentation, recordkeeping, and employee file maintenance
• Assist with payroll coordination and administrative processes
• Support recruiting activities, resume review, and interview scheduling as needed
• Assist with onboarding and offboarding processes
• Support general HR compliance efforts in coordination with the HR Director

• Demonstrated experience in the legal field is mandatory
• Legal assistant, paralegal, or equivalent legal or compliance support background
• Proven ability to handle highly confidential and sensitive information
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Professional judgment and discretion at all times
• Experience working in a fast-paced, high-accountability environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Competence in utilizing Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams)
• Administrative experience including document management and coordination

• Experience supporting HR functions preferred, not required
• Experience with payroll administration or payroll coordination
• Recruiting and onboarding experience
• SHRM or HRCI certification (major plus)
• Degree in Paralegal Studies, Business Administration, or related field (preferred, not required)
• Firearms industry knowledge (not required)

• This role requires an individual who can be trusted with:
• Sensitive employment matters
• Legal strategy and internal communications
• Executive-level business discussions
• Confidential employee and company information

Discretion, integrity, and sound judgment are non-negotiable.

In-office position at Q headquarters in Dover, NH. Collaborative but high-responsibility environment. Work ranges from complex legal review to essential administrative tasks. This role serves as a primary administrative support to the Chief Legal Officer and secondary HR administrative support.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check. Q is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable employment laws.

The Company reserves the right to conduct background investigations and/or reference checks on all potential employees, as well as a drug screening.