Unclassified - Portland, OR
posted 3 months ago
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.