Legal Assistant – Labor & Employment

2-5 yrs required

Full-time

No

Job Title: Legal Assistant - Labor & Employment
Department: Labor & Employment Practice Group
Location: Portland, ME
Salary: Competitive, based on experience
Employment Type: Full-Time
Date Posted: Yesterday

Requisition ID: 1056

Verrill, a top full-service law firm in New England, is seeking a Legal Assistant to join our team in our Portland office. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as a flexible hybrid work environment that allows for professional and personal growth.

Responsibilities:
- Support attorneys in the Labor & Employment Practice Group
- Revise legal documents and correspondence
- Proofread documents
- Keep track of timekeeping for attorneys
- Process monthly invoices
- Maintain both paper and electronic files
- Manage calendars and track deadlines
- Transcribe documents
- Conduct online and general research
- Answer phone calls and assist clients
- Successfully multi-task in a fast-paced environment

Requirements:
- Previous experience in a full-service law firm and/or relevant educational background
- Motivated self-starter
- Ability to produce high-quality work in a timely and professional manner
- Exceptional client service skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Organizational skills
- Advanced computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Project management skills
- Ability to prioritize tasks successfully
- Enjoy working in a collaborative team environment

Application Process:
- Applications will be reviewed in the order they are received
- Position will remain open until filled
- Contact the Talent Acquisition Team for assistance with applying

Verrill is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applicants from all backgrounds.

Salary and Benefits:
- Competitive salary based on candidate's experience
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Flexible hybrid work environment for work-life balance

About Verrill:
- One of New England's top full-service law firms
- Office located in Portland, ME
- Committed to providing exceptional client service
- Promotes professional and personal growth for employees

H1: Legal Assistant Position at Top New England Law Firm in Portland, ME
H2: Join Our Team and Grow Professionally as a Legal Assistant - Labor & Employment

Bullet Points:
- Full-time, non-exempt position supporting attorneys in the Labor & Employment Practice Group
- Responsibilities include revising legal documents, proofreading, timekeeping, processing invoices, maintaining files, and more
- Ideal candidate is a motivated self-starter with experience in a full-service law firm and/or relevant educational background
- Must have exceptional attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and advanced computer skills
- Position offers competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, and flexible hybrid work environment
- Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until position is filled
- Verrill is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds

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Competitive salary and benefits package, flexible hybrid work environment, professional and personal growth opportunities

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Legal document revision, proofreading, timekeeping, invoice processing, file maintenance, calendaring, research, transcription, client assistance, multitasking, attention to detail, organizational skills, computer skills, project management, prioritization, collaboration, client service, team support

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Applications will be reviewed in order received, contact Talent Acquisition Team for assistance

Qualification and Experience Applicable educational background, experience in a full-service law firm

Legal