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National law firm seeks an experienced Senior Legal Assistant to support attorneys within a busy Intellectual Property practice. This role provides advanced administrative and legal support for matters involving trademarks, copyrights, patents, and intellectual property. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and experienced with legal document preparation, docket management, and court filings.
Key Responsibilities
- Draft, format, and proofread legal correspondence, pleadings, and other legal documents.
- Manage attorney calendars, deadlines, and case-related scheduling.
- Maintain client files and handle records management activities.
- Communicate professionally with clients, courts, and external contacts.
- Prepare filing materials and submit electronic filings in state and federal courts.
- Assist with docket management and monitor critical deadlines.
- Prepare tables of contents, tables of authorities, and transcripts.
- Perform substantive legal support work and billable tasks as assigned.
- Support and mentor junior legal support staff when needed.
- Maintain confidentiality while handling sensitive client information.
Qualifications
- 5+ years of legal assistant experience within an intellectual property practice.
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Notary Public certification preferred.
- Strong understanding of legal terminology, procedures, and document preparation.
- Experience with court e-filing, docketing systems, and deadline management.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, electronic document management systems, and legal software applications.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong proofreading, organizational, and multitasking abilities.
- Ability to prioritize competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Benefits
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Collaborative team environment
- Comprehensive benefits package
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