Intellectual Property Legal Assistant - Portland

Profile

The firm has an opening for a full-time experienced Legal Assistant in its Intellectual Property Department in the Portland office.
This position requires 5 years of experience with patent prosecution, strong administrative skills, strong computer skills, and a high level of organization and accuracy with attention to detail. The successful candidate will be able to turn work around quickly, possess strong oral and written communication skills, and be a self-starter who enjoys a fast-paced, team environment. Schwabe offers a hybrid work environment. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is required.
Essential Duties:
Create shell documents
Download daily mail from PAIR
Run and sort weekly docket reports for timekeepers
Maintain and update IDS spreadsheets
Prepare extensive family tree charts
Prepare travel and expense reports for reimbursement
Process legal documents for distribution and electronic storage
Travel arrangements and scheduling
Run conflicts checks and set up new clients and matters
Proofread various types of documents
Perform administrative work including filing, typing, and special projects
Required Experience and Competencies:
Knowledge of USPTO, WIPO and Espacenet
Ability to manage multiple projects, activities and tasks simultaneously
High level of organizational skills
Highly developed verbal and written communications
Excellent time management skills
Preferred Computer Skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
Interaction
Visio
Elite
FileSite
Intapp
Inprotech
IPDAS
Required Education and Experience:
Minimum of five years’ of Legal Assistant/Secretarial experience
A high school diploma or GED.
Paralegal certificate preferred.
Interested candidates should submit their cover letter and resume to Melissa ‎Tofell, Legal Support Services Manager at ****
Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt provides a team-oriented working environment, offering competitive salaries and excellent benefits including medical, dental, ‎life, LTD, 401(k)/profit sharing retirement, tuition reimbursement, EAP, transit ‎subsidy, and paid time off.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, ‎ancestry, national origin, age, sex, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other status protected ‎by law.

Company info

Sign Up Now - WashingtondcCrossing.com