Note :
This position requires employees to be on-site two days per week at the Overland Park, KS office (After 3 months of on-site training). Flexible work-from-home options are available the remaining days.
Note : You must have at least 2 years of legal assistant experience and some IP experience. If you do not meet this requirement, please do not schedule a call, as it will be canceled.
About Our Client
Our client is a well-established Intellectual Property (IP) law firm located in the Kansas City metro area, with over 90 years of experience protecting the innovations of inventors, entrepreneurs, and creatives. They focus exclusively on IP law, offering a full range of services in patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, and litigation. Known for their specialized knowledge and cost-effective legal strategies, they serve clients across nearly every major industry and technology sector.
Job Description
- Assist attorneys with preparation and filing of U.S. and international patent and trademark documents
- Manage correspondence with the USPTO and foreign associates
- Maintain legal files, manage deadlines, and monitor docketing systems
- Perform other administrative and paralegal duties as needed
- No billing requirements for this role
- Work a 7.5-hour day, Monday to Friday
Qualifications
Required :
2+ years of law office administrative experienceIntellectual property experienceExcellent written and verbal communication skillsProficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and OutlookStrong organizational skills with the ability to manage competing prioritiesTyping speed of at least 60 wpmPreferred :
Familiarity with CPi docketing softwareExperience using document management systems like NetDocsBackground as a legal assistant or paralegal in a law firm settingWhy This Is a Great Opportunity
Join a niche law firm with a long-standing reputation in IP lawCompetitive compensation and comprehensive benefitsFlexible hybrid work schedule with 2 days in officeCareer development and growth potentialGreat work-life balance-no billing hours requiredBenefits :
401(k) matchingDental insuranceDisability insuranceHealth insuranceHealth savings accountLife insurancePaid time offVision insuranceJPC-272