IP Docketing Legal Support Assistant

Salary: $60-$70kLocation: Candidate can be based in any of the following cities:

• North Carolina: Asheville, Charlotte, Winston Salem, Greensboro, Raleigh*
• South Carolina: Rock Hill, Fort Mill, Columbia, Charleston, Greenville

Is this your perfect fit?

• Bring strong legal support experience and enjoy keeping attorneys and intellectual property matters organized and on track.*
• Excel in a fast-paced environment where accuracy, professionalism, and attention to detail are critical.*
• Take pride in providing exceptional client service while managing multiple priorities and deadlines.

If that describes you, we need to talk!What your future day will look like:

• Prepare, proof, and file legal documents while supporting attorneys with a variety of administrative and case-related tasks.*
• Manage calendars, track deadlines, and coordinate meetings, travel arrangements, and depositions.*
• Maintain client files, legal records, and case documentation with a high degree of accuracy and confidentiality.*
• Handle intellectual property docketing activities, including monitoring deadlines and updating patent, trademark, and copyright records.*
• Generate status reports, process correspondence, and support quality control efforts for docketing and matter management.*
• Assist with billing, expense reporting, client communications, and general office operations to support the legal team.

Benefits Offered:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance*
• Free mental health and wellness services*
• Life and disability insurance*
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance*
• 401(k) retirement plan*
• Profit sharing*
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays

Type: Direct HireTo be a champion in this role, you will need:

• Associate’s degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience*
• 2+ years of general intellectual property (IP) experience is preferred; experience with intellectual property (IP) docketing systems is a plus*
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Outlook, along with strong organizational and communication skills.*
• Ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining accuracy in a fast-paced environment.

We know you are more than a resume and understand your next career move needs to be the right fit! If this is your first time considering Godshall as your trusted partner, welcome! Once you have applied, we ask that you give us 1-2 business days to review your experience and skills. You will then hear back from one of our recruiting professionals on your next step. If you are checking in to see what types of roles we have, please consider reaching out to your recruiter instead. We will happily update your file and make sure we are considering you for all roles your experience is a perfect fit for! Godshall & Godshall Personnel Consultants, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, status as a parent or protected veteran status.