IP Assistant

At Polsinelli, What a Law Firm Should Be, is not just our tagline, it is what we live every day. We strive to create an environment where our team members are encouraged to bring their creativity and professional passions into the workplace so that they can thrive. Are you a people person who has a keen eye for detail, thrives in a professional environment and wants to be part of a dynamic team? We have the perfect role for an engaging professional like you!

Polsinelli is hiring and has an opening for an IP Assistant in our Dallas, Houston, Kansas City or Denver office. This is a part-time position.

The skills and responsibilities required for the position is as follows:

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Demonstrate interest in learning Intellectual Property rules and guidelines
• Exceptional typing skills; ability to draft and/or edit documents accurately and quickly
• Effectively set priorities, meet deadlines, and manage assigned projects
• Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task (i.e., calendaring, meeting coordination, timesheet entries, grammar, and patent particulars (names, dates, titles))
• Critical thinker who works efficiently, using available technology and strives to make tasks easier and more efficient
• Maintain and update files, including file openings
• May assist with IP portfolio analysis and presentations
• May assist with preparation and reporting of client letters and patent formalities, as well as Information Disclosure Statement (IDS) preparation and management.
• May assist with Client Estimates and Accurals, as well as Invoicing.
• Proficient in iManage Records Manager, Intapp, Chrome River, iManage 10 Work 10 system, and Microsoft programs Word, Excel and Outlook
• Attend any required training by the firm’s training department and/or the IP Department
• Other duties as assigned

SKILLS

• Strong attention to detail
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize assigned projects
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Proficient in Microsoft programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Adobe)

REQUIREMENTS

• 1 year of administrative or client service experience preferred

The budgeted compensation for this position is $20.00/hr.

Experience

• 1 year(s): Administrative or client service experience.

Behaviors

• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
• Loyal: Shows firm and constant support to a cause
• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

• Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
• Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals
• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)