Legal Assistant/Paralegal

Westman, Champlin & Koehler, P.A.; Minneapolis (MN); Sur place; USD 50 000 - 75 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Westman, Champlin & Koehler, P.A. is seeking a Legal Assistant/Paralegal to support attorneys with day-to-day IP and general legal tasks. This full-time, on-site role is located in Minneapolis, MN.

Duties include preparing and filing patent and trademark documents, and maintaining case materials and deadlines. The ideal candidate will have IP knowledge, strong communication, research skills, and relevant paralegal education.

Qualifications

• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in paralegal studies, legal studies, or a related field; paralegal certificate preferred.
• Experience in IP or law firm environment is beneficial.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Proficiency with office software and case management systems.

Responsabilités

• Prepare and format legal documents, patent and trademark filings.
• Correspond with attorneys, clients, foreign associates, and government offices.
• Maintain electronic and physical files and docket deadlines.
• Conduct legal and factual research.
• Assist with billing and data entry into case management systems.
• Contribute to process improvements within the practice.

Connaissances

IP concepts

Legal Document Prep

Communication

Research

Attention to detail

Paralegal degree

IP docketing tools

Organizational skills

Formation

Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in paralegal studies or legal studies

Outils

IP docketing tools

Description du poste

Company Description

Westman, Champlin & Koehler, P.A. is an intellectual property law firm that has advised engineering, physics, and life sciences enterprises worldwide since 1993. The firm focuses on understanding each client’s industry and market to provide tailored guidance on patent and trademark matters. WCK represents organizations at all stages of development and assists with obtaining and enforcing patents and trademarks in the United States and internationally. Its practice spans patents in fields such as electronics, telecommunications, software, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, and mechanical devices, as well as comprehensive trademark and licensing services. The firm also collaborates with international law firms and clients seeking U.S. patent and trademark protection.

Role Description

The Legal Assistant/Paralegal will support attorneys with day-to-day intellectual property and general legal tasks in a full-time, on-site role located in Minneapolis, MN. Responsibilities include preparing and formatting legal documents, patent and trademark filings, correspondence, and case materials, as well as organizing and maintaining electronic and physical files and docketing deadlines. The role involves conducting legal and factual research, assisting with document review, and tracking case progress across domestic and international matters. The Legal Assistant/Paralegal will communicate with attorneys, clients, foreign associates, and government offices, ensuring accurate information flow and timely responses. Additional duties may include billing support, data entry into case management systems, and contributing to process improvements within the practice.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in Law and familiarity with intellectual property concepts, particularly patents and trademarks.
• Proficiency in Legal Document Preparation, including drafting, formatting, and filing legal forms, applications, and correspondence.
• Effective Communication skills for interacting with attorneys, clients, and external stakeholders in a clear and professional manner.
• Solid Research capabilities for gathering legal, technical, and procedural information to support case work.
• Attention to detail in Document Review, including checking accuracy, completeness, and compliance with legal and procedural requirements.
• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in paralegal studies, legal studies, or a related field; paralegal certificate or equivalent experience preferred.
• Experience in an intellectual property or law firm environment is beneficial, especially with patent and trademark procedures.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and work collaboratively in an office setting.
• Competence with office productivity software and legal/case management systems; experience with IP‑specific docketing tools is a plus