McKee, Voorhees & Sease, PLC is an intellectual property boutique firm, specializing in obtaining and defending our client’s patents, trademarks, trade secrets, copyrights, licensing, and regulatory needs. We focus on providing each client a customized IP portfolio, fit to serve their business needs and achieve their strategic goals.

The firm is looking for a full-time Intellectual Property Legal Assistant/Receptionist to work in our Des Moines, IA office. As part of a team of Intellectual Property Legal Assistants, you will work in a team environment while supporting attorneys, patent agents and the front desk.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Preparation of and working with departments, attorneys, and patent agents to prepare and file patent applications with the USPTO and foreign countries.
• Coordination with clients for signatures and revision of papers and documents necessary for the above.
• Working with departments for the creation of legal documents to send to clients/inventors for filing with USPTO and foreign countries, and management of same.
• Preparation of client correspondence as received from USPTO and foreign counsel.
• Organization and management of multiple tasks with time-sensitivity.
• Communications with clients as well as internal personnel to complete tasks and to maintain confidentiality.
• Management of internal dockets associated with the above.
• Efficient proofreading, redlining, and editing of documents prepared by attorneys, patent agents, and foreign counsel for accuracy, comprehension, and overall grammar and punctuation.
• Process billing and time entry.
• Internal Filing of documents as per electronic filing structure.
• Answer and forward calls, greet visitors, process incoming/outgoing mail, maintain calendars, sign for & distribute deliveries, etc.
• Other duties as associated with the function of an IP Legal Assistant and Receptionist.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Candidates must be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, possess strong written and oral presentation skills, be efficient, flexible, detail/results-oriented, a self-starter, have strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and work in a fast-paced team environment.

A bachelor's degree is required. Candidates should have a minimum of 3 years of experience in a law firm office.

Occasional overtime work may be necessary.

We offer a highly competitive salary and benefits package.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $24.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Travel requirement:

• No travel

COVID-19 considerations:
Daily cleaning performed, masks and hand sanitizer are provided in common areas.

Work Location: One location

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