IP Legal Assistant — Docket & Patent Support (Hybrid)

Harness IP; St. Louis (MO); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Harness IP in St. Louis, MO seeks a detail-oriented legal assistant to support IP matters, including docketing, Office Actions, patent documents, and client communications. Training provided, hybrid work, overtime possible.

The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of related experience, strong MS Office skills, and the ability to learn complex processes quickly while maintaining organization under deadlines. Associate degree or higher preferred.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of IP/paralegal experience or related legal support.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel) and able to learn new software quickly.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills, with the ability to manage deadlines.
• Willing to occasionally work overtime and in-office three days per week.
• An associate degree or higher is ideal.

Responsibilities

• Efficiently assist with preparation of responses to U.S. Office Actions and IP docket entries.
• Assist in preparation of patent application documents and formal papers.
• Proofread and file patent applications and Office Action responses.
• Handle incoming mail and email and track deadlines.
• Manage client databases and status updates.
• Respond to client inquiries as instructed.
• Use MS Office and other firm applications and systems.
• Assist with client billing.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Client communication

Deadline management

Education

Associate degree or higher

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Harness IP in St. Louis, MO seeks a detail-oriented legal assistant to support IP matters, including docketing, Office Actions, patent documents, and client communications. Training provided, hybrid work, overtime possible.

The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of related experience, strong MS Office skills, and the ability to learn complex processes quickly while maintaining organization under deadlines. Associate degree or higher preferred.