Intellectual Property Assistant

Godshall Recruiting; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Mental health services

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Profit sharing

Paid vacation

Job summary

Godshall Recruiting is seeking a detail‑oriented legal assistant with IP docketing experience to join our team in Greenville, SC or surrounding areas. You will support attorneys by preparing, filing, and organizing legal documents and maintaining confidential client files.

In this role you will manage calendars, deadlines, and coordinate meetings, travel, and depositions, while assisting with billing and general office operations. A two-year degree and IP docketing experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school.
• 2+ years of general IP experience preferred; IP docketing experience a plus.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Outlook; strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, proof, and file legal documents while supporting attorneys.
• Manage calendars, deadlines, and coordinate meetings, travel arrangements, and depositions.
• Maintain client files, legal records, and case documentation with high accuracy and confidentiality.
• Handle IP docketing activities, monitor deadlines, and update patent, trademark, and copyright records.
• Generate status reports and support quality control for docketing and matter management.
• Assist with billing, expense reporting, and general office operations.

Skills

IP docketing

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Associate’s degree or equivalent

Tools

IP docketing systems

Microsoft Word/Outlook suite

Job description

Location: Candidate can be based in any of the following cities:

• South Carolina: Rock Hill, Fort Mill, Columbia, Charleston, Greenville
• Is this your perfect fit?Bring strong legal support experience and enjoy keeping attorneys and intellectual property matters organized and on track.
• Excel in a fast-paced environment where accuracy, professionalism, and attention to detail are critical.
• Take pride in providing exceptional client service while managing multiple priorities and deadlines.

If that describes you, we need to talk!

• What your future day will look like:Prepare, proof, and file legal documents while supporting attorneys with a variety of administrative and case-related tasks.
• Manage calendars, track deadlines, and coordinate meetings, travel arrangements, and depositions.
• Maintain client files, legal records, and case documentation with a high degree of accuracy and confidentiality.
• Handle intellectual property docketing activities, including monitoring deadlines and updating patent, trademark, and copyright records.
• Generate status reports, process correspondence, and support quality control efforts for docketing and matter management.
• Assist with billing, expense reporting, client communications, and general office operations to support the legal team.
• Benefits Offered:Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Free mental health and wellness services
• Life and disability insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Profit sharing
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays

Type: Direct Hire

• To be a champion in this role, you will need:Associate’s degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 2+ years of general intellectual property (IP) experience is preferred; experience with intellectual property (IP) docketing systems is a plus
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Outlook, along with strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining accuracy in a fast-paced environment.

Godshall & Godshall Personnel Consultants, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, status as a parent or protected veteran status.