Legal Administrative Assistant

1-2 yrs required

Full-time

No

responsibilities may include

draft routine correspondence for reporting to clients
prepare patent documents for filing with the patent & trademark office
make copies, fax documents and pull files as necessary
maintain client files
handle incoming electronic communications on behalf of the attorneys and be able to prioritize for them as well as respond appropriately on behalf of the attorneys
be responsible for heavy calendar/docket management
prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously and follow through on issues in a timely manner
proofread and edit various legal documents
provide back-up support at reception
assist with other tasks as requested by the legal support staff supervisor

skill & ability requirements

candidate must have minimum one year of prior ip patent prosecution experience
possess a high degree of accuracy and accountability
able to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines
be a team player and be proactive
have excellent organizational skills
have excellent writing skills
above average working knowledge of microsoft outlook, word, and excel
four-year college degree with minimum of cum laude designation
training in the area of patent law is provided

working conditions

office environment

Legal