Job Description

An innovative IP boutique law firm in Washington, DC, has a position open for a full-time, experienced Trademark Legal Secretary who will work with firm's attorneys and other professionals on a wide range of matters in the field of Intellectual Property law, including trademarks, copyrights, and domain names. They are looking for someone who is very high energy, positive, with a strong motivation to learn and jump in!

Qualified candidates will have at least 3 years of Legal Secretary experience, a positive and team-oriented attitude, a focus on providing top-notch customer service, the ability to prioritize under deadline, keen attention to detail in a fact-intensive environment, outstanding proofreading and organizational skills, and proficiency in MS Office, docketing and billing software and procedures.

The Firm offers a comprehensive benefits package, including paid leave, medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance coverage. In addition, employees may participate in the Firm’s Defined Contribution Retirement Plan after one year of employment, consistent with the provisions of that plan. The Firm offers a hybrid work schedule with 3 days in office and 2 remote days.

Status: Direct Hire

Salary: $75K

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Drafting and sending client correspondence;
• Drafting pleadings; maintaining client files;
• Assisting with filings before courts and the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office; docketing and billing;
• Assisting with conflicts checking;
• Coordinating conferences and meetings with clients and attorneys;
• Interfacing with clients; and
• Handling a range of day-to-day administrative tasks.

Job Requirements:

• High school degree or equivalent experience
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• 3 years of secretary experience
• Self-starter Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
• The candidate for this position will be successful if they are able to execute a variety of secretarial duties of a confidential nature. These tasks will include working with attorneys, paralegals and other members of the firm with a series of administrative functions. Therefore, the candidate will have to have effective time managements and organizational skills coupled with the ability to be detail oriented.

How To Apply: Please respond with your resume for consideration. We welcome all candidates that meet the REQUIRED qualifications with recent relevant experience. Palmer Legal Staffing is an equal opportunity employer.

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