Legal Administrative Assistant

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 Staff and/or the Legal Support Staff Supervisor

Skill & Ability Requirements

• 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 Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Four-year college degree with minimum of cum laude designation
• Interest in chemistry or biology and/or with a future goal to attend either law or medical school, beneficial but not required
• Training in the area of patent law is provided

January 2018 Start Date