Legal Assistant - Intellectual Property

3-5 yrs required

Full-time

No

Lippes Mathias is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all employees feel valued and respected. Our firm encourages applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, and veteran status.



Legal Assistant - Intellectual Property (Cleveland)

Lippes Mathias, a full-service law firm with 14 offices and nearly 200 attorneys, is seeking a Legal Assistant to join their Intellectual Property (IP) Practice Group in their Cleveland office. The ideal candidate will have at least 3-5 years of experience in electronic filing with the USPTO, docketing, and time entry/billing. This is a full-time clerical position with a salary range of $24-$28 hourly.


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Law Firm Seeks Legal Assistant for Intellectual Property Practice Group

Law firm Lippes Mathias is looking for a talented and experienced Legal Assistant to join their Intellectual Property (IP) Practice Group in Cleveland. With a unique culture that values collaboration and support for employees, Lippes Mathias is a great place to grow and thrive in your legal career.

Key Responsibilities:

- Prepare and draft various legal documents for IP law practice
- Handle client inquiries and make appointments
- Manage travel arrangements for attorneys
- Maintain client files and contact information
- Review and prioritize incoming and outgoing mail
- Enter and track attorney time and billing information
- Assist with other legal assistant duties as needed
- Prepare and file patent prosecution documents with USPTO
- Communicate filings with clients and monitor attorney's docket
- Thorough understanding of USPTO rules and procedures

Qualifications:

- 3-5 years of experience as a Legal Assistant in Intellectual Property Law
- Typing speed of 65+ wpm with high accuracy
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
- Experience with editing and drafting legal documents
- Ability to multi-task and work independently with minimal direction

Salary and Benefits:

- Salary range of $24-$28 hourly, based on experience and skills
- Full-time, clerical position with competitive benefits package
- Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, and more
- Equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion

Don't miss this opportunity to join a dynamic and growing law firm as a Legal Assistant in their Intellectual Property Practice Group. Apply now and join the Lippes Mathias team in Cleveland!

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the cleveland office of lippes mathias llp is seeking a legal assistant to join our intellectual property (ip) practice group. responsibilities and duties

types correspondence, reports, opinions, agreements, memoranda, applications, and all legal documents required for intellectual property law practice
in attorney’s absence, handles client telephone inquiries, records messages, and follows up as required; makes appointments for clients
makes airline and hotel reservations
maintains good public relations with clients; observes confidentiality of attorney-client relationship
reviews and prioritizes incoming mail. prepares and maintains client contact information

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