Legal Assistant - Litigation

Verrill; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 41,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Verrill in Portland, Maine seeks a Legal Assistant to support attorneys in our Litigation Practice Group. This full-time, hourly role emphasizes accurate drafting and timely filings to help keep matters on track.

The ideal candidate will have three years of litigation experience, strong computer skills (Outlook, Word, Excel), and the ability to manage multiple priorities with discretion and professionalism for clients and colleagues.

Qualifications

• Three years of litigation experience.
• General knowledge of state and federal trial court processes.
• Advanced computer skills: Outlook, Word, Excel.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Drafting, transcribing, revising, and proofreading legal documents and pleadings.
• Performing electronic court filings (eFiling) and docket management.
• Billing and time-entry management.
• Maintaining electronic and paper files.
• Coordinating calendars and tracking deadlines.
• Conducting general legal research.
• Serving as a primary contact for clients via calls and emails.
• Assisting clients with questions and ongoing matters.
• Managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Litigation experience

Outlook

Word

Excel

Tools

eFiling

Job description

Description

Verrill is seeking a Legal Assistant to join our Litigation 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 Litigation Practice Group. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Typing, transcribing, revising, and proofreading legal documents, pleadings, and correspondence.
• Performing electronic court filings (eFiling) and maintaining accurate docketing systems.
• Managing billing and time-entry processes.
• Maintaining and organizing both electronic and paper files.
• Coordinating calendars and tracking court dates, deadlines, and other critical dates.
• Conducting general research.
• Serving as a primary point of contact for client calls, emails, and correspondence.
• Assisting clients with questions, requests, and ongoing matters.
• Responding promptly and professionally to attorneys, clients, and colleagues.
• Successfully managing multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Experience and Qualifications

• Three (3) of litigation experience.
• General knowledge of state and federal trial court processes and procedures.
• Skilled in addressing and addressing sensitive topics with discretion and professionalism.
• Advanced computer skills (including Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Exceptional attention to detail, with strong communication, organizational, and project management skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Exceptional client service and team support skills.

Compensation and Benefits

The anticipated hourly range for this position is $30.00 - $34.00. 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.