Goodkind - New York, NY

posted 2 months ago

Full-time
New York, NY

About the position

The NY office of a global law firm is seeking a Legal Executive Assistant to support their Intellectual Property Practice Group. This role is crucial in providing legal administrative support to a team of 5 to 6 lawyers who specialize in complex patent, copyright, and trademark litigation. The position requires a high level of collaboration and communication, as the assistant will be involved in various aspects of legal documentation and client interaction. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment and be adept at managing multiple tasks simultaneously. In this role, the Legal Executive Assistant will be responsible for preparing, editing, and proofreading a variety of legal documents, including briefs, memoranda, and correspondence. The assistant will also handle the preparation of complex and confidential documents, such as license agreements, joint venture agreements, and non-disclosure agreements. Additionally, the role involves assisting with electronic and paper court filings, preparing and transmitting Assignments, Declarations, and Power of Attorney documents, and managing billing processes by reviewing pro formas and preparing cover letters for client invoices. The assistant will play a key role in maintaining communication with clients by reporting USPTO and foreign trademark office communications, conducting status checks on active foreign trademarks, and coordinating with foreign associates. Other responsibilities include maintaining the attorneys' calendars, coordinating attendance at conference calls and meetings, and handling confidential information with discretion. The assistant will also be responsible for maintaining the lawyers' contacts lists in Outlook and InterAction, as well as assisting with time entry, expense reports, and budget spreadsheets.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare, edit, and proofread legal briefs, memoranda, correspondence, and documents, including license agreements, joint venture agreements, and non-disclosure agreements.
  • Prepare complex and confidential documents and presentations.
  • Assist with electronic and paper court filings.
  • Prepare and transmit Assignments, Declarations, and Power of Attorney documents.
  • Review pro formas, prepare cover letters on client invoices, open matters, and follow up with vendors on invoice matters.
  • Report USPTO and foreign trademark office communications to clients.
  • Conduct status checks on active foreign trademarks, including communications with foreign associates.
  • Maintain attorney calendar and coordinate attendance at conference calls and meetings.
  • Handle confidential information as necessary.
  • Maintain lawyers' contacts lists in Outlook and InterAction.
  • Assist with attorney's time entry, expense reports, and budget spreadsheets.

Requirements

  • 5 years+ of Legal Administrative Assistant experience in a mid- to large-size law firm supporting Litigation Attorneys.
  • Patent, copyright, and trademark litigation experience preferred.
  • Bachelor's degree is a plus.
  • Great written and oral communication skills and the ability to communicate directly with clients providing a high level of client service.
  • Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, ability to prioritize, work independently and multi-task.
  • Ability to work in a high-volume environment.
  • Excellent computer skills and advanced knowledge of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook; ability to learn and quickly become proficient in new computer software programs.
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