Widerman Malek, PL located in Melbourne, Fl. is seeking a full-time professional IP Legal Assistant.
This position requires a professional, organized, efficient, and reliable self-starter with the ability to positively interact with staff and clients at all levels.
Duties will include:
- Assisting attorneys in all phases of patent and trademark prosecution, both in the U.S. and working with foreign counsel on foreign applications
- Electronically preparing and filing form documents
- Communicating with clients on the phone, in person, and through email
- Scheduling consultations and maintaining calendars for the office
- Performing various administrative duties such as preparing expense reports and scheduling appointments
Job Specifications and Requirements:
- Microsoft Office Suite experience (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Word) required
- TABS/Practice Master experience is preferred
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to learn new software quickly and adjust to changes
- Ability to maintain and handle confidential information
- Comfortable diagnosing problems and coming up with solutions on your own initiative
- Comfortable taking direction from attorneys, but also be able to freely think and suggest alternatives to attorneys when appropriate
We offer a competitive benefits package and salary commensurate with experience.
Please submit your resume, cover letter, and professional references via email to: Resume@USLegalTeam.com and reference “IP Legal Assistant Position” in the subject line.
