IP Assistant/Paralegal
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Job Description
Overview
Howson & Howson, a boutique intellectual property law firm, is seeking a detail-oriented IP Assistant/Paralegal. The ideal candidate will have a strong interest in legal matters and possess excellent organizational skills to provide support to several of our attorneys.
A qualified candidate will possess an eagerness to learn and a positive attitude, and will be an active team member, proactively requesting and taking on additional responsibilities to support the attorneys' practice. The IP Assistant/Paralegal will gain proficiency in a wide array of projects.
Responsibilities
- Utilize excellent preparation, proofreading, interpersonal, and organizational skills in daily tasks.
- Clear and concise communication with clients – written and oral.
- Respond to correspondence promptly.
- Update information in designated software regularly.
- Demonstrate professionalism in confidentiality, communications, and attention to detail.
- Prioritize tasks, follow up with attorneys, clients, and other parties.
- Assist attorneys in tracking work.
- Pre-file processing of submissions to the US Patent and Trademark Office.
- Assist in Internet research.
Skills
- MS Word
- MS Excel
- Adobe XI
- Timekeeping software
- FoundationIP
Education
Associate or Bachelor's degree preferred with relevant coursework in the sciences. Relevant postsecondary training/education/experience will be considered.
Hours
Monday – Friday, 35-40 hours per week.
If interested in this opportunity, please submit a cover letter and resume.
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