Unclassified - Portland, OR

posted 3 months ago

Part-time - Entry Level
Remote - Portland, OR

About the position

About us: This is a great opportunity to join a growing intellectual property law firm and explore a career in the patent field. Our firm offers a work culture that emphasizes communication, teamwork, and professional growth within a casual but professional work environment. For more information about us, please visit our website: https://allemanhall.com/. Overview of Position: The legal assistant is responsible for working directly with the attorneys, paralegals, and other legal assistants to file and prosecute patent applications in the United States Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO). The ideal candidate for this job has a skill set that includes the ability to multi-task, prioritize many projects with multiple people, self-motivate, and adhere to fast-paced deadlines. As this role primarily serves a client based in China, language ability in Mandarin Chinese is a preferred skill, but it is not required. Employees may work remotely from home on a hybrid basis. Currently, we ask our firm's Portland-area employees to work in the office a minimum of once per week on mandatory Wednesdays. Some additional in-office days may be required for this position. Our office is located in downtown Portland with easy access to public transportation. This is a full-time position with a regular schedule of 37.5 - 40 hours per week. Comprehensive on-the-job training will be provided.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare letters, correspondence, forms, and other materials for submission to the USPTO while utilizing electronic systems
  • Enter, download, and review data using various computer software programs
  • Respond to questions and requests for information from the USPTO and clients
  • Mail out physical letters and documents from the firm's office building
  • Manage workflow, ensuring that deadlines are met and work is completed correctly
  • Other duties as assigned

Requirements

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office software programs and demonstrated ability to efficiently learn and use various computer programs
  • Ability to complete detail-oriented tasks with a high degree of accuracy
  • Superior organization skills and dedication to completing projects in a timely manner
  • Positive attitude and ability to communicate professionally with supervisors and colleagues
  • Language ability in Mandarin Chinese is a preferred skill that would help us serve our international clients, but it is not required
  • A college degree and/or relevant professional experience is preferred, but not required

Nice-to-haves

  • Language ability in Mandarin Chinese
  • A college degree and/or relevant professional experience

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • AD&D insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible spending account
  • Flexible schedule
  • Paid time off
  • Paid sick time
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance
  • Opportunities for advancement
  • Work from home
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