Trademark Legal Secretary

Palmer Legal Staffing; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 59,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative IP boutique law firm in Washington, DC, seeks a full-time, experienced Trademark Legal Secretary. This role involves supporting attorneys on IP matters, emphasizing organization, communication, and customer service. The firm offers a hybrid work schedule with a comprehensive benefits package, ideal for motivated candidates.

Benefits

Paid leave

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of Legal Secretary experience required.
• Detail-oriented and proficient in MS Office, docketing, and billing software.
• Strong motivation, high energy, and positive team-oriented attitude.

Responsibilities

• Drafting and sending client correspondence.
• Assisting with filings before courts and the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
• Coordinating conferences and meetings with clients and attorneys.

Skills

Organization

Communication

Attention to detail

Customer service

Education

High school degree or equivalent experience

Tools

MS Office

Docketing and billing software

Job description

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An innovative IP boutique law firm in Washington, DC, has a position open for a full-time, experienced Trademark Legal Secretary who will work with firm's attorneys and other professionals on a wide range of matters in the field of Intellectual Property law, including trademarks, copyrights, and domain names. They are looking for someone who is very high energy, positive, with a strong motivation to learn and jump in!

Qualified candidates will have at least 3 years of Legal Secretary experience, a positive and team-oriented attitude, a focus on providing top-notch customer service, the ability to prioritize under deadline, keen attention to detail in a fact-intensive environment, outstanding proofreading and organizational skills, and proficiency in MS Office, docketing and billing software and procedures.

The Firm offers a comprehensive benefits package, including paid leave, medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance coverage. In addition, employees may participate in the Firm’s Defined Contribution Retirement Plan after one year of employment, consistent with the provisions of that plan. The Firm offers a hybrid work schedule with 3 days in office and 2 remote days.

Status: Direct Hire

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Drafting and sending client correspondence;
• Drafting pleadings; maintaining client files;
• Assisting with filings before courts and the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office; docketing and billing;
• Assisting with conflicts checking;
• Coordinating conferences and meetings with clients and attorneys;
• Interfacing with clients; and
• Handling a range of day-to-day administrative tasks.

Job Requirements:

• High school degree or equivalent experience
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• 3 years of secretary experience
• The candidate for this position will be successful if they are able to execute a variety of secretarial duties of a confidential nature. These tasks will include working with attorneys, paralegals and other members of the firm with a series of administrative functions. Therefore, the candidate will have to have effective time managements and organizational skills coupled with the ability to be detail oriented.

How To Apply: Please respond with your resume for consideration. We welcome all candidates that meet the REQUIRED qualifications with recent relevant experience. Palmer Legal Staffing is an equal opportunity employer.

About Us: Palmer is an award winning staffing agency offering direct hire, temp-to-hire, and temporary placements for administrative, management, executive, legal and more. We represent more than 500 of the finest law firms and legal departments in the D.C. area.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal and Administrative

• Industries

  Law Practice

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