Legal Assistant

• Provide administrative and legal support to attorneys in managing domestic and international trademark client portfolios.
• Assist with filings, maintenance, and correspondence with clients and trademark offices such as the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
• Draft and prepare correspondence, legal documents, and emails from written or oral instructions
• Manage calendars, schedule meetings, coordinate travel (domestic and international), and maintain deadline reminders
• Handle phone calls, voicemail, mail, and internal electronic filings; ensuring timely document routing and delivery
• Maintain organized client files both physical and electronic.
• Conduct internal preliminary trademark conflict searches
• Assist with billing support
• Conduct client based research using Secretary of State databases, USPTO, PACER and other online resources
• Coordinate with the legal assistant team and other administrative staff, as needed
• Experience with handling high-volume client matters.
• Prepare reports for attorneys
• Maintain confidentiality in all client interactions

Qualifications

• 2-5 years experience in a demanding and fast-paced professional services environment, law firm preferred
• No trademark-specific experience required.
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite required.
• Proficiency in document management systems, timekeeping and billing systems preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Salary

• $50,000 - $65,000 per year (eligible for overtime)