Legal Administrative Assistant

Beacon Hill Legal is seeking a Legal Administrative Assistant for a global law firm with a strong presence in Dallas. This role will provide administrative support to IP Patent Prosecution attorneys in the Patent Group. This opportunity is full time, hybrid (3 days in, 2 days remote), and direct hire.

• Prepare, finalize, and file documents with the US Patent Office for provisional, utility, design, and PCT applications
• Prepare and finalize client correspondence
• Maintain attorney dockets for both US and foreign patent matters
• Utilize EFS filing, Microsoft Office Suite, and CPI docketing software
• Handle confidential and sensitive firm and client information
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Minimum of 3 years' of legal secretarial experience in IP Patent Prosecution within a mid to large-sized law firm
• Proficient in legal secretarial and administrative tasks, including document preparation, time entry, expenses, telephone contact, travel arrangements, and calendar maintenance
• Ability to work in a high-volume, high-energy environment
• Ability to prioritize multiple and sometimes competing tasks with minimal supervision
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a focus on excellent client service
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, and preferably Visio; strong typing skills and the ability to quickly learn new software programs
• Availability for overtime as required

If you are an experienced legal assistant/secretary with a passion for IP patent prosecution, we encourage you to apply!

Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

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Company Profile:

Founded by industry leaders to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing, we deliver coordinated staffing solutions with unparalleled service, a commitment to project completion and success and a passion for innovation, creativity and continuous improvement.

Our niche brands offer a complete suite of staffing services to emerging growth companies and the Fortune 500 across market sectors, career specialties/disciplines and industries. Over time, office locations, specialty practice areas and service offerings will be added to address ever changing constituent needs.

Learn more about Beacon Hill and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting www.bhsg.com.

Benefits Information:

Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings.

We look forward to working with you.

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