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Verrill is actively reviewing resumes for an Office Services Assistant in our Portland, Maine 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 collegial and collaborative work environment in which our employees can grow and prosper both professionally and personally.
The Office Services Assistant will be an integral part of the Office and Facilities Team providing general administrative support to the Portland office. This role is a fulltime, non-exempt, in-office position, working 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., with an unpaid hour lunch break. The Office Services Assistant responsibilities include, but are not limited to: overseeing office supplies inventory and stocking; monitoring conference room calendars and setting up conference rooms and/or conference center for meetings; stocking paper at various printer locations throughout the office; replenishing supplies in multiple kitchens; managing incoming and outgoing mail; operating and troubleshooting office machines such as photocopiers, scanners, CD labelers, binding equipment and mail machines; and word processing. Additionally, when assistance is needed by other Office Services team members, large scale copy, scan and binding projects, including sorting, assembling, and proofing completed work. The Office Services Assistant will also serve as backup for reception coverage.
The ideal candidate will be friendly, reliable, and enjoy helping others. Applicants should have general computer knowledge (including Outlook, Word, and Excel) combined with an attention to detail, ability to lift twenty-five (25) pounds overhead, and maneuver heavy office equipment. A high school diploma is required with some office experience strongly preferred. Applicants should have strong organizational skills and must have the ability to prioritize tasks successfully to meet fast paced department deadlines in a high-pressure environment. The successful candidate will be team-oriented, professional, and open to learning new skills.
For more information and to apply, please visit Verrill’s Career Center on our website and search for the position under Current Openings. 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 at [email protected].
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Verrill is actively seeking a Corporate Associate to join our Business Law Group in either Westport, CT or Boston, MA.
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 (two (2) days in-office, additional days welcomed) in which our employees can grow and prosper both professionally and personally.
Associates at Verrill work closely with senior lawyers in supporting middle-market businesses in transactions throughout New England and across the globe. Clients
turn to Verrill for the broad depth of substantive knowledge and extensive experience. We are committed to providing value-driven, quality legal services and practical solutions in a cost-effective manner. Our lawyers are not satisfied being only quality service providers. We strive to earn the status of trusted counsel, advocates, and allies in our clients' success.
The ideal candidate will have a minimum of five (5) years of private practice experience in general corporate work. Previous experience with middle market mergers & acquisitions, private equity transactions and/or securities experience is strongly preferred. The ideal candidate must have excellent legal and academic
credentials as well as superb writing skills; superior verbal/interpersonal communication skills with colleagues and clients; and an interest in practicing in Connecticut and Massachusetts with opportunity and willingness to travel to our other offices.
Trademark Paralegal
Verrill is actively reviewing resumes for a Trademark Paralegal.
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 (two (2) days in-office, additional days welcomed) in which our employees can grow and prosper both professionally and personally.
This role is a full-time, non-exempt position supporting attorneys in our Intellectual Property Practice Group. This position is responsible for providing overall quality support for all aspects of U.S. and foreign trademark prosecution and portfolio management. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: preparing and filing new trademark applications, Statements of Use, Office Action responses, and renewal and maintenance filings with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office; managing a docket and ensuring that all trademark deadlines are accurately recorded and monitored; reporting, processing, and maintaining assigned prosecution matters; corresponding directly with clients and foreign associates; and responding promptly with the ability to successfully multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
The ideal candidate will be a motivated self-starter with strong written communication skills and at least two (2) years of experience with U.S. and foreign trademark prosecution. Familiarity conducting trademark clearance research, managing Trademark Trial and Appeal Board proceedings, and submitting filings with the U.S. Copyright Office is helpful. A Bachelor’s degree and/or Paralegal Certificate is a plus. The successful candidate will be capable of producing high quality work in a timely and professional manner, while providing exceptional client service and team support.
The successful candidate will have exceptional attention to detail, strong organization skills and advanced computer skills (including Outlook, Word, and Excel). Applicants should have proven project management skills, the ability to work independently, and prioritize tasks successfully.
Ideally, this position will be based in a Verrill Office (Portland, ME; Boston, MA; Westport, CT), but a fully remote arrangement may be considered for the right candidate. This role will be required to work during East Coast business hours (8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.) regardless of location.
Intellectual Property Attorney
Verrill is actively seeking an Intellectual Property attorney or group of attorneys to be based in a Verrill Office (Portland, ME; Boston, MA; Westport, CT).
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 (2 days in-office, additional days welcomed) in which our employees can grow and prosper both professionally and personally.
Verrill’s Intellectual Property Group is a rapidly growing team, combining experienced attorneys and other professionals to provide a full range of intellectual property legal services, including enforcement, licensing, and litigation. In addition to prosecuting and maintaining patent and trademark portfolios for businesses throughout the U.S. and international markets, our Intellectual Property attorneys handle high-profile patent, trademark, copyright, and trade secret cases in state and federal courts.
The ideal candidate has an advanced technical degree in Chemistry or Electrical Engineering and a broad range of experience including patent prosecution, counseling, strategy, and licensing, as well as a demonstrated ability to develop business, maintain client relationships, and manage and mentor junior attorneys.
Applicants must have exceptional subject matter knowledge, a portable book of business, and the ability to meet competing deadlines, in a friendly but fast-paced, dynamic environment. The successful candidate will be a motivated team player who values integrity and would thrive as a member of an intellectually engaged, entrepreneurial team.
Corporate Paralegal
Verrill is actively reviewing resumes for a Corporate Paralegal position in our Westport, Connecticut 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 (2 days in-office, additional days welcomed) in which our employees can grow and prosper both professionally and personally.
This role is a full-time, non-exempt position supporting attorneys in our Corporate Law Practice Group. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, preparing and revising corporate legal documents and memoranda, corporate and charitable filings and registrations, maintaining files (paper and electronic), assisting clients, and responding promptly with the ability to successfully multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
The ideal candidate will be a motivated self-starter with at least three (3) years of experience handling corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions, entity formation, charitable and commercial registrations, Uniform Commercial Code filings, and/or relevant educational background. Blue Sky law experience is a plus. The successful candidate will be capable of producing high quality work in a timely and professional manner, while providing exceptional client service and team support.
The successful candidate will have exceptional attention to detail, strong organization skills and advanced computer skills (including Word and Excel). Applicants should have proven project management skills and the ability to prioritize tasks successfully.
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Verrill seeks an Associate to join our Boston, MA or Portland, ME office as a member of our Health Care & Life Sciences Practice Group.
Verrill is a full-service law firm with more than 150 attorneys conducting a nationwide practice from our offices in Westport, Connecticut; Boston, Massachusetts; Portland and Augusta, Maine; Providence, Rhode Island; and Washington, D.C.
Attorneys in our Health Care & Life Sciences Group counsel hospitals and health care systems, physician groups, insurers, biopharmaceutical and medical device companies, and other prominent health care entities throughout the country on their most sophisticated legal challenges. Clients turn to Verrill for the broad depth of substantive knowledge and extensive experience. We are committed to providing value-driven, quality legal services and practical solutions in a cost-effective manner. Our lawyers are not satisfied being only quality service providers. We strive to earn the status of trusted counsel, advocates and allies in our clients' success.
The ideal candidate has a Juris Doctorate and two to four (2-4) years of broad-based health care experience including handling regulatory and compliance matters, privacy, licensing, Stark and anti-kickback laws, managed care, emerging technology, and corporate transactional work. Knowledge of research law (human subjects protection, clinical trials contracting, biospecimen and data repositories, federal grant systems, FDA regulatory compliance, etc.) is a plus.
Applicants should possess strong academic credentials and excellent writing, research and communication skills. Applicants must be exceptionally organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple complex projects, set priorities and meet competing deadlines, in a friendly but fast-paced, dynamic environment. The successful candidate is a motivated team player who values integrity and would thrive as a member of an intellectually engaged, entrepreneurial team.
Verrill offers a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as an excellent work environment in which our employees can grow and prosper both professionally and personally.
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Verrill is actively reviewing resumes for a Help Desk Technician to be based in one of our offices (Boston, MA – Portland, ME – Westport, CT).
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 (2 days in-office, additional days welcomed) in which our employees can grow and prosper both professionally and personally.
This full-time, non-exempt position will be the primary expert on the applications and systems they are assigned to support, including troubleshooting hardware and software issues. Responsibilities may include application operation and troubleshooting, technical research, configuring and troubleshooting hardware, and audio/video equipment support. This position includes training of attorneys and staff, either one-on-one or as an instructor in our internal technical training program when appropriate. Previous help desk experience is strongly preferred.
The ideal candidate will have exceptional technical and organizational skills and the ability to learn independently. A college degree in computer science, information technology or related field is preferred. A commitment to providing superior customer service is essential. Candidates must enjoy problem solving and working with others to find effective solutions to computer related issues. The successful applicant understands the role of the IT department within a full-service law firm environment.
For more information and to apply, please visit Verrill’s Career Center on our website and search for the position under Current Openings. 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 at [email protected].
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