Ip Legal Admin Assistant

Are you looking for a new challenge that offers a rewarding and fun atmosphere in a growing organization? Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P. offers a team environment, providing exceptional legal services to a diverse array of clients. Shook protects the best in the world -- household names and leaders in their industries, including nearly three-quarters of the Fortune 100. We not only understand our business partners and their people, products and processes, but leverage this institutional knowledge to ensure consistency and accountability no matter the size or complexity of the engagement.

We are seeking experienced Legal Administrative Assistants, with experience in Intellectual Property Prosecution to join our legal team in multiple offices across the US. The ideal candidate will be a highly motivated, energetic, self-starter, who is flexible and able to multi-task. We provide on-going learning and career development, you provide the desire to expand your horizons in a supportive team environment.

This position is fully remote, but you must reside in or near one of our 18 offices (Kansas City, Denver, Houston, Washington D.C., Seattle, and more.)

Responsibilities:

• Prepare applications, responses and other patent prosecution documents for filing with United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and report filings to clients;
• Perform research and compile data as requested by attorneys, patent agents and client services specialists
• Read and route mail and electronic file maintenance;
• Monitor, process and satisfy CSS and attorney's dockets ;
• Prepare routine correspondence;

Requirements:

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, legal time entry and basic office functions
• Associate’s degree or preferred;
• High School diploma or GED;
• Type 35+ WPM;
• AND at least 1 year of Intellectual Property Prosecution experience;

Requirements

High School diploma or GED and three years related experience, OR equivalent combination of education and/or experience. Bachelor's degree, ALS, PLS, CAP, or Paralegal certificate preferred.

Working knowledge of time entry software, Microsoft Word (styles & tables), Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. Skilled in the use of a redlining tool. Working knowledge of basic office functions. Ability to anticipate, identify, and proactively implement actions that allow timekeepers to be efficient and effective in serving client needs. Shares knowledge and mentors others on technology applications and firm/division processes.

Benefits Statement
Shook, Hardy & Bacon provides a competitive salary and comprehensive salary and benefits package for professional staff which includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement plan with a generous contribution plan, and paid time off.