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Verrill is seeking a New Business Intake Specialist I. 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

The New Business Intake Specialist I is a full-time, hourly position responsible for partnering closely with the Conflicts Team, General Counsel, Information Technology, Accounting, attorneys, and professional staff to perform conflict checks efficiently and accurately, while supporting new matter intake and matter creation processes as needed.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Conducting conflicts of interest and due diligence research using 3E, Westlaw, and other online resources.
• Assisting in the identification and resolution of conflicts of interest.
• Answering questions regarding conflict check processes and loss prevention policies.
• Opening new matters as needed and during lateral attorney onboarding.
• Auditing 3E Action Lists and conflict check records and addressing unresolved processes to promote record hygiene.
• Escalating issues to the Director of New Business Intake, as appropriate. 
• Assisting with projects as needed and other duties as assigned.

Preferred Experience and Qualifications

• Associate's degree or higher.
• Three (3) years of relevant experience.
• Paralegal Certificate.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel PowerPoint) and industry software.
• Familiarity with one or more law firm billing software systems.
• Motivated self-starter with strong interpersonal skills, tact, diplomacy, and the ability to work effectively with diverse departments and offices, while accomplishing goals and meeting deadlines.
• Exceptional attention to detail, with strong communication, organizational, and project management skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Experience working as part of a team and independently.
• Exceptional client service and team support skills. 
• Proactive approach and a willingness to contribute whenever necessary.

Location

This position can be based in one of Verrill’s offices in Connecticut, Maine, or Massachusetts. Alternatively, a fully remote work arrangement may be considered for the right candidate residing in a state where Verrill is authorized to conduct business, including Florida, Maryland, New York, Rhode Island, Texas, Virginia, and the District of Columbia.

Compensation and Benefits

The anticipated hourly rate for this position is $29.00 - $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(s). Final base compensation will be determined by several factors including, but not limited to, location, 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. If you need assistance with the application process, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition Team.