Sr. Legal Assistant (IP)

Beacon Hill; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary based on experience

Collaborative team environment

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Beacon Hill seeks an experienced Senior Legal Assistant to support attorneys in a busy Intellectual Property practice, handling matters involving trademarks, copyrights, patents, and IP.

The ideal candidate is highly organized and detail-oriented, with 5+ years in IP, and skilled in legal document preparation, docket management, and court filings.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of legal assistant experience within an intellectual property practice.
• Notary Public certification preferred.
• Experience with court e-filing, docketing systems, and deadline management.
• Proficiency in legal terminology, procedures, and document preparation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Draft, format, and proofread legal correspondence, pleadings, and other legal documents.
• Manage attorney calendars, deadlines, and case-related scheduling.
• Maintain client files and handle records management activities.
• Communicate professionally with clients, courts, and external contacts.
• Prepare filing materials and submit electronic filings in state and federal courts.
• Assist with docket management and monitor critical deadlines.
• Prepare tables of contents, tables of authorities, and transcripts.
• Perform substantive legal support work and billable tasks as assigned.
• Support and mentor junior legal support staff when needed.
• Maintain confidentiality while handling sensitive client information.

Skills

Legal document preparation

Docket management

Court filings

Communications

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Notary Public certification preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Electronic document management systems

Legal software applications

Job description

National law firm seeks an experienced Senior Legal Assistant to support attorneys within a busy Intellectual Property practice. This role provides advanced administrative and legal support for matters involving trademarks, copyrights, patents, and intellectual property. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and experienced with legal document preparation, docket management, and court filings.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, format, and proofread legal correspondence, pleadings, and other legal documents.
• Manage attorney calendars, deadlines, and case-related scheduling.
• Maintain client files and handle records management activities.
• Communicate professionally with clients, courts, and external contacts.
• Prepare filing materials and submit electronic filings in state and federal courts.
• Assist with docket management and monitor critical deadlines.
• Prepare tables of contents, tables of authorities, and transcripts.
• Perform substantive legal support work and billable tasks as assigned.
• Support and mentor junior legal support staff when needed.
• Maintain confidentiality while handling sensitive client information.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of legal assistant experience within an intellectual property practice.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Notary Public certification preferred.
• Strong understanding of legal terminology, procedures, and document preparation.
• Experience with court e-filing, docketing systems, and deadline management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, electronic document management systems, and legal software applications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong proofreading, organizational, and multitasking abilities.
• Ability to prioritize competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Collaborative team environment
• Comprehensive benefits package

Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Benefits Information

Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings.

We look forward to working with you.

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