Legal Assistant

Legal Assistant

We are looking for a Legal Assistant to support an intellectual property legal team in Raleigh, North Carolina. This is a Contract position expected to last at least two months, offering a hybrid schedule with two to three days onsite. The person in this role will help ease the administrative workload of the paralegal team by managing docket-related coordination, documentation, and reporting in a fast-paced legal environment.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain intellectual property docket records by entering updates, organizing case information, and keeping deadlines accurately tracked.
• Prepare reports, supporting documents, and routine legal paperwork to assist the paralegal team with daily operations.
• Coordinate administrative activities that improve workflow efficiency for a group of paralegals handling active matters.
• Review incoming information for completeness and ensure files are properly documented within the docketing system.
• Assist with gathering and organizing data needed for ongoing system build activities related to the team's legal support tools.
• Monitor calendars and deadline-related records to help the team stay aligned with filing and case management requirements.
• Provide general legal administrative support in a hybrid office setting, working onsite two to three days each week.