Overview
Patent legal secretary or assistant Jobs in Lake Dallas, Texas, USA at Hubbard Law
Location: Lake Dallas
Company Description Hubbard Law, PLLC is a small firm founded in 2013 that focuses exclusively on the practice of patent, trademark, and copyright law. Its principal has practiced IP law for over 35 years, much of it as a partner in large general practice firms in Dallas, Texas.
Role Description
This is a remote role for a legal secretary or legal assistant supporting an intellectual property attorney. The position is part-time. However, a contract or full-time position will be considered for the right candidate. Expected tasks include document preparation and clerical support, electronic document organization, managing the attorney’s docket (but not docketing), handling email correspondence with clients and foreign associates, assistance with billing, processing of expenses (not accounting or bookkeeping), and filing documents with the USPTO.
Depending on ability, additional tasks may include those commonly encountered in a legal practice. Qualifications Substantial experience as a legal secretary or assistant. Demonstrated ability to work independently and actively organize and manage an attorney’s docket Substantial experience supporting intellectual property lawyers engaged in at least some patent prosecution is strongly preferred. Strong organizational and time-management skills. Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office, and ability and willingness to learn new to use unfamilliar applications.
Attention to detail
and accuracy. Compensation Compensation will depend on the level of experience, skills, and number of hours to be worked but will match or exceed demonstrated market rates.
Title: Patent legal secretary or assistant
Company: Hubbard Law
Location: Lake Dallas, Texas, USA
Category: Law/Legal, Administrative/Clerical