Job Title: Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Job Responsibilities:
- Managing file status, tracking due dates, and filing official documents to ensure the smooth operation of legal processes.
- Producing information by transcribing, formatting, inputting, editing, retrieving, copying, and transmitting text, data, and graphics; coordinating case preparation to assist attorneys efficiently.
- Conserving an attorney's time by reading, researching, reviewing, verifying, and routing correspondence, reports, and legal documents; drafting letters and documents; collecting and analyzing information; organizing client conferences to enhance productivity and workflow.
- Representing the attorney by communicating and obtaining information; following up on delegated assignments; knowing when to act and when to refer matters to the attorney to maintain professional standards and effectiveness.
Education and Experience Information:
- A Bachelor's degree or a paralegal certificate from an accredited institution is required.
- Strong organizational skills, writing, and grammatical skills are essential for the role.
- Proficiency in data entry, PC usage, verbal communication, attention to detail, and clerical skills is necessary.
- A willingness to learn patent and trademark law is required, indicating a need for adaptability and continuous learning in the legal field.
Salary Information:
- The salary range for this position is $33, - $65, per year, as provided by the employer.
Benefits:
- The position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- 401(k) and 401(k) matching
- Disability insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
Schedule:
- The job is full-time, with a typical schedule from Monday to Friday.
Work Location:
- The position requires in-person work at the law firm.
The law firm is a full-service intellectual property law firm dedicated to obtaining and enforcing patents and trademarks for its clients. The firm operates with a single office and employs a team of 20 patent and trademark attorneys, supported by 20 staff members. The firm serves a worldwide client base, specializing in electrical, mechanical, biological, and chemical disciplines. The work environment is described as relaxed, with patent legal assistants and paralegals supporting one another and collaborating on assignments and workloads.
