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Job Title: Legal Assistant - Intellectual Property
Job Summary:
Join our dynamic legal team as a Legal Assistant specializing in Intellectual Property! Located in a vibrant office environment, this full-time position at a esteemed law firm offers an exciting opportunity for candidates with a passion for law and a keen eye for detail. If you have a minimum of two years of experience in a law firm and are ready to support our attorneys in managing crucial intellectual property matters, we want to hear from you!
Job Specifications:
- Job Type: Full-Time
- Location: Lansing, MI
- Shift: 1st
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Draft, update, and assemble intellectual property-related forms and legal documents for filing with the USPTO, WIPO, and other entities.
- Maintain systems for tracking key dates and keep relevant parties informed.
- Organize and maintain client files and cases professionally for easy access.
- Utilize firm systems, including document management, Adobe Acrobat, and Office 365, to create and maintain documents efficiently.
- Open new client matters, coordinate conflict checks, and close matters as directed.
- Proofread and edit documents for grammar, spelling, punctuation, and format.
- Perform administrative duties such as scheduling meetings, composing correspondence, and maintaining calendars.
- Communicate professionally with clients, attorneys, and staff.
- Assist other legal assistants and perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications & Skills:
- High school diploma or equivalent required; associate or bachelor's degree is a plus.
- Minimum of two years of law firm experience; patent and trademark experience preferred.
- Strong understanding of English grammar and proofreading/editing skills.
- Knowledge of basic legal terminology or ability to learn quickly.
- Well-organized, detail-oriented, and professional.
- Proficient in Microsoft Word and willing to enhance skills.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and demonstrate effective communication skills.
- Strong time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
- Collaborative mindset with a commitment to excellent client service.
Opportunities:
This role offers ample opportunities for professional growth and career advancement within our firm. You will gain valuable experience in intellectual property law, enhance your legal skills, and have the potential to take on more responsibilities as you progress.
As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.
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