Legal Administrative Assistant - Intellectual Property (Patent)

2-5 yrs required

Full-time

No

Health Savings Accounts
Flexible Spending Accounts
Voluntary Group Legal Services Plan
Voluntary Personal Accident Insurance
Voluntary Group Critical Illness Insurance
Voluntary Group Hospital Indemnity Insurance

Salary Information:

Competitive salary based on experience.
Full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, paid time off, 401(k), profit sharing, and more.
Opportunity for growth and advancement within a leading intellectual property practice.
Hybrid work schedule with the option to work remotely.

Job Title:
Legal Administrative Assistant - Intellectual Property (Patent)

Experience:
Minimum 2 years of legal experience in Intellectual Property, 3-5 years preferred.

Salary:
Competitive salary based on experience.

Benefits:
Full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, paid time off, 401(k), profit sharing, and more.

Location:
St. Louis, MO.

Job Description:

The Thompson Coburn Law Firm is seeking a Legal Administrative Assistant with experience in Intellectual Property, specifically in the area of Patent law. This full-time non-exempt position is located in our St. Louis office and offers a dynamic and collaborative work environment.

Responsibilities:

- Provide specialized support to the Patent group, including understanding internal and external patent practices, procedures, and requirements.
- Assist with all aspects of patent prosecution, including preparing and filing applications, responses, and other documents.
- Provide legal administrative support to assigned timekeepers, including calendaring and drafting legal documents.
- Work with Firm IP Docketing team to ensure IP Department-specific databases are updated.
- Prepare and file documents with the USPTO.
- Review, proof, edit, and process client billing statements.

Requirements:

- Must have the ability to navigate various patent databases, including the USPTO.
- Familiarity with trademark, copyright, and patent processes and procedures.
- Knowledge of the patent prosecution process, terminology, and associated deadlines.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office software in a legal environment.

Experience and Education Qualifications:

- Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent required; Associate Degree preferred.
- Minimum 2 years of legal experience in Intellectual Property; 3-5 years preferred.

Benefits:

- Competitive salary based on experience.
- Full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, paid time off, 401(k), profit sharing, and more.
- Opportunity for growth and advancement within a leading intellectual property practice.
- Hybrid work schedule with the option to work remotely.

About Thompson Coburn:

Thompson Coburn is a full-service law firm with offices in seven cities across the . With over 400 attorneys and experience in 50 areas of law, we are known for providing clients with outstanding value and service. Our core values of integrity, innovation, and diversity guide our behavior and expectations of ourselves as colleagues and professionals.

We offer a welcoming, fast-paced, and inclusive work environment where teamwork and collaboration are fostered. Our employees are valued and supported, and we provide a variety of benefits to support their well-being and professional growth, including tuition reimbursement, employee assistance programs, and wellness programs.

Join our exceptional team of IP professionals and contribute to the success of a leading intellectual property practice. Apply now for the Legal Administrative Assistant - Intellectual Property (Patent) position at Thompson Coburn.

Required

Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent required. An Associate Degree is preferred.

Interested candidates should apply through our online application portal at .

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