IP Legal Assistant

Position Summary

Work with a fun and collegial team in the growing IP practice group.  Provide administrative support to a Partner, Associates and Paralegals in the Patent Prosecution and Counseling Group (PPC) and the Trademark, Copyright, and Transactional Group (TMCX) across multiple offices.  Some IP experience is required.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide the following general administrative support to Attorneys and Paralegals across multiple offices
  • Expenses
  • Engagement Letters
  • Attorney Bar Memberships
  • Assistance with CLE and industry events, i.e., registering for various events held by bar associations and / or other organizations
  • Arrange client dinners, lunches, coffee meetings
  • Update Calendar(s) and Contacts
  • Answer multiple, busy, telephone Lines, sending messages, transfer calls; connect to long distance calls.
  • Travel Arrangements
  • Draft and revise correspondence and documents as needed.
  • Reserve conference rooms, visiting offices, update security lists
  • Organize team meetings
  • Create New Business Intake memos (high volume)
  • Coordinate with Office Services to ship and track original documents
• Provide the following assistance with routine prosecution tasks:
  • Draft routine reporting letters and status reports to clients
  • Draft routine status inquiries to foreign agents
  • Assist with special projects as requested by Attorneys and Paralegals

Knowledge and Abilities:

• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Proactive, upbeat, positive attitude and ability to handle multiple tasks
• Effective verbal and written communications skills
• Ability to work independently, and know when it is appropriate to ask for guidance as needed
• Adept at law firm practices with ability to interact efficiently with the firm’s internal administrative departments

Compensation & Benefits

This position offers a compensation range of $75K to $85K annually, commensurate with experience and qualifications. Final compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, skills, and qualifications. Staff may also be eligible for discretionary year-end bonuses and annual merit-based increase. The comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, a 401 (k) retirement plan and paid time off.