Legal Assistant - Business Law Group
About The Position
Verrill is actively reviewing resumes for a Legal Assistant position in our Portland, Maine Office. As one of New England’s top full-service law firms, we are interested in hiring talented individuals to join our team. Verrill offers a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as a supportive work environment in which our employees can grow and prosper both professionally and personally. This role is a full-time, non-exempt position supporting attorneys in our Business Law Practice Group. The ideal candidate will be a motivated self-starter with relevant legal and/or professional experience. The successful candidate will produce high quality work in a timely and professional manner, while providing exceptional client service and team support. The ideal applicant will have impeccable attention to detail, strong organization skills, advanced computer skills (including Outlook, Word, Excel), and a general knowledge of both state and federal court processes and procedures. Applicants should have proven project management skills, the ability to prioritize tasks successfully, and enjoy working in a collaborative team environment. Applications will be reviewed in the order they are received, and the position will remain open until filled. Need help applying? Please contact the Talent Acquisition Team. Verrill is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage applicants from all cultures, races, colors, religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.
Requirements
- impeccable attention to detail
- strong organization skills
- advanced computer skills (including Outlook, Word, Excel)
- general knowledge of both state and federal court processes and procedures
- proven project management skills
- the ability to prioritize tasks successfully
- enjoy working in a collaborative team environment
Responsibilities
- typing and revising legal documents and correspondence
- proofreading
- eFiling and docketing
- billing
- maintaining files (paper and electronic)
- calendaring and tracking deadlines
- general research
- answering the telephone
- assisting clients
- responding promptly with the ability to successfully multi-task in a fast-paced environment
Benefits
- competitive salary
- benefits package
- supportive work environment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
