Legal Administrative Assistant/Paralegal

Benefits/Perks

• Competitive Compensation
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Employee Insurance
• 401(k) Benefits
• Career Growth Opportunities

Job Summary
We are an Intellectual Property Law Frim seeking a Legal Assistant/Paralegal. Intellectual Property Law knowledge is a plus but not required. Responsibilities include: preparation, filing and prosecution of U.S. and foreign patents and trademarks. This position is responsible for performing a variety of paralegal duties. This position does not require the Legal Assistant/Paralegal to bill their time.
Qualifications
REQUIRED:

• 2+ years of office or administrative experience
• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent computer skills and knowledge of MS Word, Excel and Outlook
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to handle multiple, competing priorities in an effective manner
• Ability to prioritize workload in order to meet deadlines
• Minimum typing speed of 60 wpm

PREFERRED:

• Intellectual Property Law Experience
• CPi docketing experience
• Previous paralegal or legal assistant experience
• Netdocs or similar document management system experience

Job Type: Full–time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings/Flexible Spending Account
• Life insurance
• Paid holidays, vacation and sick leave
• Retirement plan
• Short & Long term disability

Schedule:

• Flexible scheduling
• 7.50 hour work day
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• See above

Work Location: Hybrid with our Overland Park, Kansas Office

Flexible work from home options available.