Patent Legal Assistant

A national law firm is seeking an IP Legal Assistant
, with a focus on patent prosecution (prior experience in this practice area is a must-have). This firm boasts a 7.5 hour work day, beautiful renovated office with snacks, and we have placed 5 legal assistants here in the last two years - all are super happy!

Salary is contingent upon the experience above, but likely $70-90K. The firm also boasts excellent benefit plans, including but not limited to: medical, dental, vision, 401K, disability, and PTO.

• Ability to multitask and jump from one thing to another.
• Extremely high attention to detail. Should be able to catch if the partner misses a detail such as inventor name/filing deadline.
• Someone who takes direction well. Ideally, they’d say, "I’ve done this before, but how does your team do it?" Must have a learner mentality.
• Someone who is not a social butterfly, but is drama free!
• Someone who is not on their phone during the workday. if you know this is you please do not apply; it will not be tolerated.

• The IP attorneys are approachable, polite, and a congenial group.
• The Sr. legal assistant in the IP group, is a great trainer and has been with the firm for 22 years. She’s been doing IP for 30. Many staff have strong tenure!
• High level of respect for staff, no micromanaging, no drama.
• Firm prioritizes pro bono work, and partner closely with nonprofits.
• The firm administrator offers 1:1 career coaching.

Anaqua, Net Docs, inTapp, iTimekeeper, CPi, AMS, Adobe (bate stamping/labeling, signatures, page numbers). Knowledge of these systems is a huge plus.

To apply , send your resume directly to (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Half[dotcom] with "OC IP Legal Assistant" as the subject line.