IP Assistant

Polsinelli; Clayton (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Healthcare benefits

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Polsinelli seeks an IP Assistant to support our Intellectual Property Department. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced firm environment. Preferred locations include Dallas, St.

Louis, or Washington, DC. 1+ year of administrative or client-service experience is preferred, with proficiency in Microsoft Office and document drafting. The budgeted salary range is $55,000 - $70,000 per year, with full-time benefits including PTO, health insurance,

Qualifications

• 1+ year of administrative or client service experience preferred
• Experience drafting and/editing documents
• Strong prioritization and deadline management

Responsibilities

• Learn IP rules and guidelines
• Draft/edit documents accurately and quickly
• Set priorities and meet deadlines on assigned projects
• Maintain and update files (including calendaring and timesheets)
• Assist with IP portfolio analysis and presentations
• Assist with client letters, IDS preparation and management
• Assist with client estimates and invoicing
• Attend required trainings by the firm or IP Department
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Attention to detail

Organization

Written & verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Outlook

Adobe

iManage

InTapp

Chrome River

Job description

Polsinelli does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Please, no phone calls or emails.

At Polsinelli, What a Law Firm Should Be is not just our tagline, it is what we live every day. We strive to create an environment where our team members are encouraged to bring their creativity and professional passions into the workplace so that they can thrive.

Are you a people person who has a keen eye for detail, thrives in a professional environment and wants to be part of a dynamic team? We have the perfect role for an engaging professional like you! Polsinelli is seeking an IP Assistant supporting our IP Department. This role’s preferred locations include Dallas, St. Louis or Washington, DC.

Core Responsibilities

• Demonstrate interest in learning Intellectual Property rules and guidelines
• Exceptional typing skills; ability to draft and/or edit documents accurately and quickly
• Effectively set priorities, meet deadlines, and manage assigned projects
• Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task (i.e., calendaring, meeting coordination, timesheet entries, grammar, and patent particulars (names, dates, titles))
• Critical thinker who works efficiently, using available technology and striving to make tasks easier and more efficient
• Maintain and update files, including file openings
• May assist with IP portfolio analysis and presentations
• May assist with preparation and reporting of client letters and patent formalities, as well as Information Disclosure Statement (IDS) preparation and management
• May assist with client estimates and accruals, as well as invoicing
• Proficient in iManage, InTapp, Chrome River, and Microsoft programs Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Attend any required training by the firm’s training department and/or the IP Department
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

• Strong attention to detail
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize assigned projects
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Proficient in Microsoft programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Adobe

Requirements

• 1+ year of administrative or client service experience preferred

The budgeted salary range for this position is $55,000 - $70,000.

As part of full-time employment associated with this position, Polsinelli PC offers the following benefits:

• Paid time off
• sick time off
• a referral program
• medical insurance and benefits
• dental insurance
• vision insurance
• life insurance
• AD&D insurance
• ID Theft insurance
• long-term disability benefits
• short-term disability benefits
• Parking/Transit reimbursement (varies depending on location)
• 401(k) benefits
• employee assistance benefits

Polsinelli PC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.