Legal Assistant - Business Restructuring and Insolvency

Verrill is seeking a Legal Assistant to join our Business Restructuring and Insolvency Practice Group in our Portland Maine office. As one of New England’s leading full-service law firms, Verrill offers the opportunity to do meaningful work alongside exceptional colleagues in a collaborative, supportive, and professional environment. We are committed to attracting talented individuals who are dedicated to excellence, client service, and continuous growth and development in their careers.

Position Overview and Responsibilities

This role is a full-time, hourly position supporting attorneys in our Business Restructuring and Insolvency Practice Group. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, typing and revising legal documents and correspondence, proofreading, eFiling and docketing, billing, maintaining files (paper and electronic), calendaring and tracking deadlines, general research, serving as a point of contact for client calls and correspondence, assisting clients, and responding promptly with the ability to successfully multi-task in a fast-paced environment. 

Experience and Qualifications

• Relevant legal or professional experience
• Advanced computer skills (including Outlook, Word, Excel)
• Attention to detail
• Strong organizational skills
• Project management skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks successfully

Compensation and Benefits

The anticipated hourly range for this position is $29.00 - $32.00. This is Verrill’s good faith estimate of the compensation for the position at the time of this posting for the indicated location. Final base compensation will be determined by several factors including, but not limited to skills, experience, job-related qualifications, and other market factors. This range represents only one component of a comprehensive compensation and benefits package at Verrill.

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 status, protected veteran status, and other statuses protected by law.

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.