Legal Assistant
$52,000–$62,400 year
On-site · Buffalo, New York, United States
Job Summary
Support IP attorneys in managing US/foreign patent and trademark portfolios; prepare legal documents, USPTO forms, patent applications, and related correspondence; handle electronic filings in Patent Center and coordinate with foreign associates. Monitor attorneys’ dockets and deadlines, follow up on docket action items, draft client correspondence, engagement letters, and matter intake forms, and assist with billing and file organization. Interface with clients, respond to inquiries, and assist with foreign filing estimates and filing instructions. Proficient use of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and PDF; strong proofreading, editing, and formatting skills; knowledge of IP docketing software is a plus. Hours: 37.5 per week; Non-Exempt; hourly pay in the range $25-$30. Excellent benefits package.
Required Qualifications
- Two years of legal assistant experience preferred
- Associate’s degree (Administrative Studies, Business or related field) is desirable
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