Legal Assistant

Pirkey Barber•Austin, TX

20d•Hybrid

About The Position

Pirkey Barber, a firm founded in 2006 and focused on trademark, trade dress, copyright, and unfair competition law, is seeking a legal assistant to perform a variety of administrative and legal support duties for assigned attorneys. The role supports attorneys in managing domestic and international trademark client portfolios and involves maintaining positive contact with clients, attorneys, and staff while preserving the confidentiality of client matters. This is a hybrid position with in-office requirements at the firm's Austin, Texas office. The position is full-time, eligible for overtime, and pays $65,000–$85,000 per year.

Requirements

At least 5 years of law firm experience.
Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, document management systems, and timekeeping and billing systems.
Ability to manage multiple deadlines and work independently in a fast-paced environment.
Must not now or in the future require U.S. visa sponsorship, including H-1B, TN, or E-3 visas.

Responsibilities

Provide administrative and legal support to attorneys managing domestic and international trademark client portfolios.
Assist with filings, maintenance, and correspondence with clients and trademark offices, including the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
Draft and prepare correspondence, legal documents, and emails based on written or oral instructions.
Manage calendars, schedule meetings, coordinate domestic and international travel, and maintain deadline reminders.
Handle phone calls, voicemail, mail, and internal electronic filings, ensuring timely document routing and delivery.
Maintain organized physical and electronic client files.
Conduct internal preliminary trademark conflict searches.
Assist with billing support.
Conduct client-based research using Secretary of State databases, USPTO, PACER, and other online resources.
Coordinate with the legal assistant team and other administrative staff as needed.
Handle high-volume client matters.
Prepare reports for attorneys.
Maintain confidentiality in all client interactions.