Assoc. Professor - Legal Support jobs in Portland, ME

Verrill is actively reviewing resumes for a Legal Support Manager in our Portland 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 flexible hybrid work environment in which our employees can grow and prosper both professionally and personally. 

The Legal Support Manager is a fulltime, exempt position responsible for managing a team of legal support staff in providing administrative support to the attorneys of the firm. Reporting directly to the Chief Human Resources Officer, this position is an integral part of the Legal Support Team that works closely with attorneys, staff, and clients.

The Legal Support Manager’s responsibilities include, but are not limited to: supervising legal support teams based in Augusta and Portland; managing daily workflow within the legal support team to ensure timely and accurate completion of tasks including participation in the legal support work as a working supervisor; reviewing and approving timecards; conducting regular performance evaluations; developing and implementing training programs; serving as a point of contact for attorneys regarding legal support services; managing the allocation of resources, including workload distribution and staffing requirements; assisting in recruiting, hiring, and onboarding new hires; ensuring that all legal support and activities comply with firm policies and procedures; ensuring files are maintained and destroyed in compliance with record retention policies; other duties as assigned by the Chief Human Resources Officer.

The ideal candidate will be a professional, motivated self-starter with strong communication and interpersonal skills. This position requires a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of experience, five (5) years of experience in a legal support role, and three (3) years of experience managing a program or supervising staff.   Experience with Microsoft Office, implementing and managing multiple projects, and working as part of a team are required. Experience in Human Resources or employee relations management is a plus. The successful candidate will have demonstrated tact, diplomacy, and the ability to create a positive working environment, and establish effective relationships with a team, while accomplishing goals and meeting deadlines.

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.