Legal Assistant – Private Clients and Fiduciary Services

Full-time

No

Job Title: Legal Assistant – Private Clients and Fiduciary Services
Location: Portland, ME, US
Employment Type: Full Time
Salary: Competitive and commensurate with experience

Overview:
Verrill is a top full-service law firm in New England and we are currently seeking a Legal Assistant to join our team in Portland, ME. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual with previous experience in a full-service law firm and/or relevant educational background. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as a flexible hybrid work environment for our employees to excel both personally and professionally.

Role and Responsibilities:
• Support attorneys in the Private Clients and Fiduciary Services Group
• Revise legal documents and correspondence
• Proofread documents for accuracy and consistency
• Maintain files (both paper and electronic)
• Process invoices and expense reimbursement requests
• Conduct research, both online and general
• Answer telephone calls and assist clients
• Respond promptly and multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Calendaring and tracking deadlines
• Scanning and other administrative tasks as needed

Requirements:
• Previous experience in a full-service law firm and/or relevant educational background
• Familiarity with estate planning, estate administration, probate litigation, and/or trust administration preferred
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• Advanced computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Proven project management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks successfully
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment

How to Apply:
• Interested candidates should submit their resumes for review
• Applications will be reviewed in the order they are received
• Position will remain open until filled
• Need help applying? Contact our Talent Acquisition Team

Verrill is an Equal Opportunity Employer:
• We welcome applicants from all cultures, races, religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military, protected veteran status, or other status protected by law.
• We value diversity and inclusion in our workplace and are committed to creating a supportive and inclusive environment for all employees.

Salary and Benefits:
• Competitive and commensurate with experience
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, and retirement savings plan
• Flexible hybrid work environment to promote work-life balance and professional growth

About Verrill:
• Established in 1862, Verrill is a top full-service law firm in New England with over 130 attorneys and seven offices across the region
• Our attorneys have expertise in a wide range of practice areas, including private clients and fiduciary services, business, employment, litigation, and more
• We are committed to providing exceptional legal services to our clients while maintaining a supportive and inclusive work environment for our employees

Apply now and join our team at Verrill!

Competitive salary and benefits package, flexible hybrid work environment

Legal assistant, estate planning, estate administration, probate litigation, trust administration, revising legal documents, correspondence, proofreading, timekeeping, invoicing, expense reimbursement, file management, calendaring, research, client assistance, multitasking, attention to detail, organizational skills, computer skills, project management, teamwork, client service

Applications will be reviewed in the order they are received. Contact Talent Acquisition Team for assistance.

Qualification and Experience Previous experience in a full-service law firm and/or applicable educational background

Legal