Legal Administrative Assistant - IPR/IPP
About The Position
At Dinsmore, our strength comes from our people. With more than 750 attorneys across 30+ offices nationwide, we are dedicated to building a dynamic, client-focused Firm recognized for excellence. Together we work to build a strong market profile, highlighting our capabilities to clients and attracting talented attorneys and business professionals who seek a supportive environment where they can thrive. Discover how you can grow with us at www.dinsmore.com. Dinsmore is seeking an IP Legal Administrative Assistant at our Dayton or Cincinnati, OH location who will support multiple attorneys/paralegals in connection with Intellectual Property/Patent Prosecution work.
Requirements
- Excellent writing, grammar, proofreading skills, and meticulous attention to detail
- Excellent word processing skills and intermediate-level use of Microsoft Office Suite, .pdf editing software, and related legal software, including electronic document management systems. iManage/FileSite and Anaqua a plus
- Familiarity with basic online resources
- Possess strong organizational and time management skills, and ability to multi-task
- Proven success as a positive team player, as well as an independent worker
- Ability to excel in a fast-paced environment
- Solid work history including 3-5 years supporting multiple attorneys/paralegals
- Experience in patent prosecution and transactional work
- Experience with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, including PAIR and EFS
- Overall knowledge and understanding of domestic and foreign procurement process for patents and trademarks
- Ability to review and communicate docket to attorneys/paralegals, and effectively report to several professionals
- Self-directed, highly motivated, organized, have an ability to maintain a large docket, and have advanced computer skills
Nice To Haves
- iManage/FileSite and Anaqua a plus
Responsibilities
- Preparing and electronically filing patent applications, amendments, appeals
- Docket management; client communication; billing; formatting, proofreading, and editing of contracts, spreadsheets, and other reports and transaction-related documents
- Assignments and other documents related to prosecution
- Other legal support functions
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
