IP Legal Assistant

Syracuse, New York, USA Direct (Permanent)
$ 55,000 - $ 65,000 per year 09-24-2026 17:25:36 Job ID: 1475545_1790270736

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An established national firm is seeking a legal assistant to support the intellectual property practice. This role provides administrative and legal support across areas including trademarks, copyrights, patents, intellectual property litigation, and patent prosecution.

Key Responsibilities

  • Draft, edit, and format legal documents, correspondence, memoranda, and other materials.
  • Proofread documents for grammar, spelling, punctuation, and formatting accuracy.
  • Manage attorney calendars and prioritize assignments to meet critical deadlines.
  • Assist with client intake and onboarding processes.
  • Maintain and organize electronic and physical files and records.
  • Coordinate depositions, hearings, expert witnesses, court reporters, and other legal proceedings.
  • Arrange travel, conferences, and related logistics as needed.
  • Track deadlines and assist with docket management and intellectual property filings.
  • Provide coverage and support to other legal assistants as needed.
  • Participate in ongoing training and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

  • Minimum of 2 years of legal administrative or legal assistant experience. Atleast 1 year of IP preferred.
  • Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred.
  • Experience with docketing systems, electronic filing platforms, and deadline management is preferred.
  • Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
  • Experience with document management systems and legal software.
  • Excellent proofreading, editing, and attention-to-detail skills.

Hybrid role after 90 days.

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