IP Legal Assistant

Widerman Malek, PL located in Melbourne, Fl. is seeking a full-time professional IP Legal Assistant. This position requires a professional, organized, efficient, and reliable self-starter with the ability to positively interact with staff and clients at all levels. IP Experience highly preferred. Read more about this position.

Duties will include:

• Assisting attorneys in all phases of patent and trademark prosecution, both in the U.S. and working with foreign counsel on foreign applications
• Electronically preparing and filing form documents
• Communicating with clients on the phone, in person, and through email
• Scheduling consultations and maintaining calendars for the office
• Performing various administrative duties such as preparing expense reports and scheduling appointments

Job Specifications and Requirements:

• Microsoft Office Suite experience (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Word) required
• TABS/Practice Master experience is preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to learn new software quickly and adjust to changes
• Ability to maintain and handle confidential information
• Comfortable diagnosing problems and coming up with solutions on your own initiative
• Comfortable taking direction from attorneys, but also be able to freely think and suggest alternatives to attorneys when appropriate

We offer a competitive benefits package and salary commensurate with experience.

Please submit your resume, cover letter, and professional references via email to:  and reference “IP Legal Assistant Position” in the subject line.