*Intellectual Property Legal Assistant/Paralegal*
Are you someone who is highly detailed and process-oriented by nature? Do you enjoy learning new skills and regularly engaging in a diverse set of projects? Do you thrive in a collaborative, team-oriented environment? Does the opportunity to gain insight into innovative projects excite you?
Dority & Manning offers a dynamic, energetic, and inclusive environment where you will have the ability to meet your highest potential.
Our firm is a rapidly growing intellectual property boutique with a unique approach to legal service and business operations.
Not only do we believe that success is built upon exceptional relationships – internally and externally, but we also offer a distinctive firm structure and innovative solutions tailored to individual client needs.
Our firm thrives on foundations of trust, openness, and integrity to build an environment of true collaboration.
We aim to invest in our people, culture, and systems to create an atmosphere where all people grow and succeed.
From start-up ventures to multinational, Fortune 100 corporations, Dority & Manning represents a diverse set of organizations in all aspects of intellectual property law.
As a legal assistant, you will join forces with attorneys and other support staff to work on matters related to patent prosecution, including case preparation and file management.
*Position Details*
· Perform and/or manage day to day client and attorney functions related to patent or trademark practices.
· Process incoming and outgoing file transfers and prioritizing action items based on urgency.
· Collaborate with IP docketing team and/or IP Specialists to manage assigned dockets.
· Serve as an expert regarding IP processes and questions for both clients and inventors.
· Handle client reporting and tracking including status updates, annual filing updates, IDS tracking, and attorney assignments within varying platforms and databases.
· Support client's billing process and collaborate with Accounting as needed.
*Qualifications*
· Associates degree or equivalent experience in a skilled administrative role is required.
· Proficiency in Microsoft Office is required.
· Proficiency in Adobe is preferred.
· Strong verbal and written communication skills
· Strong attention to detail.
· Comfortable working under strict deadlines.
· Ability to perform effectively with little or no supervision and within established time limits and ongoing deadlines.
*Benefits*
· A respectful, friendly, and energetic environment built on trust.
· A culture that thrives on collaboration, transparency, and team building.
· Professional trainer and training program implemented to teach end-to-end processes and enhance each individual skill set.
· Casual attire.
· Employer Paid Benefits Options for Employee.
If this position resonates with you, we would love to speak with you.
Job Type: Full-time
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* 401(k) matching
* Dental insurance
* Employee assistance program
* Flexible spending account
* Health insurance
* Health savings account
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Vision insurance
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
Ability to Relocate:
* Greenville, SC 29601: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Greenville, SC 29601
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