Legal Assistant

JOB TITLE: Legal Assistant

LOCATION: Philadelphia

OVERVIEW: Duane Morris LLP, a law firm with more than 900 attorneys in offices across the United States and internationally, is asked by a broad array of clients to provide innovative solutions to today's legal and business challenges.

SUMMARY: We are seeking an experienced IP Legal Assistant to assist Attorney’s in our Philadelphia office. The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of strong patent (domestic and foreign) prosecution experience including. Daily duties include conducting research, preparing documents for court hearings, scheduling meetings, and providing case status updates to clients.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Draft correspondence, memos, letters, etc. for respective IP attorneys and/or paralegals
• Interface directly with clients, including reporting filing of documents on behalf of clients.
• Review, docket, and route mail and correspondences accordingly in docketing management software.
• Prepare and file U.S. patent and trademark applications electronically through the United States Patent and Trademark Office website.
• Check status of specific matters with the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
• Establish and maintain paper and electronic filing systems; classify, sort and file correspondence, records, and other documents.
• Provide support for the firm’s monthly billing process, track attorney time records and billing.
• Obtain, review, and analyze various records, reports, and other case materials

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 3+ years of current patent prosecution experience.
• Strong organizational skills to prioritize work and balance multiple projects and assignments.
• Ability to work well under pressure and the ability to participate in a team environment.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• Proficient in MS Excel, PowerPoint and Word
• Understanding of state, federal, and appellate court rules, legal ethics, and professional practice standards

BENEFITS:

• Comprehensive healthcare, dental, vision, and prescription plans.
• Commuter, HSA and FSA spending accounts
• Short-term and long-term disability and life insurance coverage
• 401k and Pension Plan
• 20 vacation days, 11 paid holidays
• Employee Referral Bonus ($3,000.00)

EEO STATEMENT: Duane Morris is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please contact us at 215-979-1000.

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Disclaimer: The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not a contract or employment agreement and is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of all functions, responsibilities or requirements. In addition, Duane Morris reserves the right to amend, suspend or terminate any benefit plan, in whole or in part, at any time. The authority to make such changes rests with the Plan Administrator