Synerfac Technical Staffing
Growing Business Law Firm with over 50 experienced Attorneys is seeking an Intellectual Property Legal Assistant.
Job
Summary:
Reporting to the Legal Paraprofessionals Manager, this role will be responsible for supporting various attorneys in the Intellectual Property Law section with all administrative aspects of the section specialty.
Essential Duties/
Responsibilities:
Provide administrative support of general office duties such as printing, scanning, copying, and compiling exhibits for several attorneys and accurately files legal documents both physically and electronically.
Attend to incoming phone calls on behalf of assigned attorneys.
Initiate opening of new files and closing of complete ones per attorney direction.
Arrange couriers, court reporters, expert witnesses, and other special functions.
Attend and take notes at meetings.
Draft correspondence, minutes, pleadings, contracts and varied other documents.
File all state and federal court pleadings electronically.
Maintain attorney calendars by planning and scheduling conferences, teleconferences, and depositions, closings, and meetings for attorneys and other legal staff; schedules hearings with judicial assistants to include contact with opposing counsel, court reporter and preparing notice.
Maintain task lists for attorneys to ensure client guidelines and court-mandated deadlines are followed.
Manage Case Screening / Origination process to include initial conflict check in collaboration with the Records Department, create and maintain reliable and accurate filing system for electronic documents.
Organize and manage client conferences and attorney meetings onsite as needed.
Prepare discovery documents and notices of filing including interrogatories, requests for production and admissions per attorneys direction.
Prepare expense reports and check requests as needed.
Proofread briefs and other pleadings for pretrial activities to include but not limited to format compliance, client billing statements, Electronic Case Files (ECF) emails and deadlines.
Update contact information for attorneys.
Input Partners time into WebView as requested.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Education and Required Skills:
Associate degree or equivalent experience Minimum 1-2 years law firm experience in Intellectual Property.
Ability to function well in a high-paced environment.
Ability to maintain confidential and sensitive information and to exercise discretion and good judgement.
Effective time management skills and excellent organizational skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Proficient understanding of legal terminology and principles, research methods, court processes.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong attention to detail, particularly in proofreading.
Strong technology skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Certifications:
Notary preferred.
We offer benefits including medical, prescription, dental, vision insurance, 401(k), and an onsite fitness center.
Karina RodriguezSynerfac Technical StaffingPhone:
732-271-9333krodriguez@synerfac.
comAbout the Company:
Synerfac Technical Staffing.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Job
Summary:
Reporting to the Legal Paraprofessionals Manager, this role will be responsible for supporting various attorneys in the Intellectual Property Law section with all administrative aspects of the section specialty.
Essential Duties/
Responsibilities:
Provide administrative support of general office duties such as printing, scanning, copying, and compiling exhibits for several attorneys and accurately files legal documents both physically and electronically.
Attend to incoming phone calls on behalf of assigned attorneys.
Initiate opening of new files and closing of complete ones per attorney direction.
Arrange couriers, court reporters, expert witnesses, and other special functions.
Attend and take notes at meetings.
Draft correspondence, minutes, pleadings, contracts and varied other documents.
File all state and federal court pleadings electronically.
Maintain attorney calendars by planning and scheduling conferences, teleconferences, and depositions, closings, and meetings for attorneys and other legal staff; schedules hearings with judicial assistants to include contact with opposing counsel, court reporter and preparing notice.
Maintain task lists for attorneys to ensure client guidelines and court-mandated deadlines are followed.
Manage Case Screening / Origination process to include initial conflict check in collaboration with the Records Department, create and maintain reliable and accurate filing system for electronic documents.
Organize and manage client conferences and attorney meetings onsite as needed.
Prepare discovery documents and notices of filing including interrogatories, requests for production and admissions per attorneys direction.
Prepare expense reports and check requests as needed.
Proofread briefs and other pleadings for pretrial activities to include but not limited to format compliance, client billing statements, Electronic Case Files (ECF) emails and deadlines.
Update contact information for attorneys.
Input Partners time into WebView as requested.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Education and Required Skills:
Associate degree or equivalent experience Minimum 1-2 years law firm experience in Intellectual Property.
Ability to function well in a high-paced environment.
Ability to maintain confidential and sensitive information and to exercise discretion and good judgement.
Effective time management skills and excellent organizational skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Proficient understanding of legal terminology and principles, research methods, court processes.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong attention to detail, particularly in proofreading.
Strong technology skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Certifications:
Notary preferred.
We offer benefits including medical, prescription, dental, vision insurance, 401(k), and an onsite fitness center.
Karina RodriguezSynerfac Technical StaffingPhone:
732-271-9333krodriguez@synerfac.
comAbout the Company:
Synerfac Technical Staffing.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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