Job Description
Job Description
Benefits/Perks
- Competitive Compensation
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Employee Insurance
- 401(k) Benefits
- Career Growth Opportunities
Job Summary
We are an Intellectual Property Law Frim seeking a Legal Assistant/Paralegal. Intellectual Property Law knowledge is a plus but not required. Responsibilities include: preparation, filing and prosecution of U.S. and foreign patents and trademarks. This position is responsible for performing a variety of paralegal duties. This position does not require the Legal Assistant/Paralegal to bill their time.
Qualifications
REQUIRED:
- 2+ years of office or administrative experience
- Excellent organizational skills
- Excellent computer skills and knowledge of MS Word, Excel and Outlook
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to handle multiple, competing priorities in an effective manner
- Ability to prioritize workload in order to meet deadlines
- Minimum typing speed of 60 wpm
PREFERRED:
- Intellectual Property Law Experience
- CPi docketing experience
- Previous paralegal or legal assistant experience
- Netdocs or similar document management system experience
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Health savings/Flexible Spending Account
- Life insurance
- Paid holidays, vacation and sick leave
- Retirement plan
- Short & Long term disability
Schedule:
- Flexible scheduling
- 7.50 hour work day
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
Work Location: Hybrid with our Overland Park, Kansas Office