Legal Assistant - Intellectual Property

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Legal Assistant - Intellectual Property

The candidate will draft, review, and proofread all documents and correspondence produced check for proper formatting, spelling, and grammatical errors, as well as ensure that all signature pages, attachments, exhibits, or enclosures are accurate and complete before distribution. Conduct accounting tasks, including processing expenses, reimbursements, invoices, pre-bills, and entering time into the Firm's time and billing system, reviewing billing statements, and editing same for preparation of final billing. Maintain client files (both paper and electronic), organize and file documents in a designated order, and completed electronic scanning. May review, prioritize and maintain daily docket including validation of due dates, workload, and tracking, may be responsible for providing reports in specialized formatting and follow up with timekeepers regarding deadlines. May perform electronic filings with the USPTO office including preparation, formatting, and review of documents. Effectively communicate with team and clients. May obtain signatures and documents from clients, and track all requirements and due dates to ensure everything is prepared for filing. Perform conflict checks, draft engagement letters in connection with file opening, and complete the file opening process. Coordinate and make travel arrangements. Effectively track and manage CLE reporting. High school diploma or equivalent. 2-4 years of office experience including MS Office Suite. Legal office experience specifically in Intellectual Property.

Company info

Armstrong Teasdale LLP
225 Franklin Street 26th Floor
Boston
Massachusetts
United States 02110
Website : http://www.armstrongteasdale.com