Overview
Legal Assistant Jobs in Reading, PA at Forry Ullman
Greenberg Traurig, a global law firm with locations across the world in 15 countries, has an exciting employment opportunity for you. We offer competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package, along with the opportunity to work within an innovative and collaborative environment.
Join our Intellectual Property (IP) Team as an IP Clerk located in our Florham Park, New Jersey office.
We are seeking a highly skilled and meticulous professional who thrives in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. The ideal candidate possesses strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities while ensuring efficiency and accuracy in every task. With a dedicated work ethic and a can-do attitude, you will take initiative and approach challenges with confidence and resilience. Excellent communication skills are essential for collaborating effectively across teams and delivering exceptional service. With a client-focused mindset and an initiative-taking approach, you will play a critical role in driving success and anticipating needs. If you are someone who values precision, adaptability, and innovation, we invite you to join our team and make a meaningful impact.
This role will be based in our Florham Park, New Jersey office. This role reports to the Office Administrator.
Position Summary
The IP Clerk should be an attentive, detail oriented, proactive, and self-motivated individual to assist our IP Department (no prior IP experience is required). The position provides an excellent introduction to IP practice at a large law firm, particularly if the IP Clerk is considering attending law school in the future. Candidate should also be flexible to work overtime as needed.
Key Responsibilities
Manages patent and trademark dockets
Prepares and sends trademark reporting letters to clients
Prepares legal forms as needed
Maintains and organizes client files and electronic databases
Monitors the status of client files and tasks
Researches on patent and trademark databases for due diligence purposes
Works with IP attorneys on various dedicated projects as required
Performs administrative tasks for IP department
Assists with other department activities as needed, and performs additional duties and responsibilities as assigned
Qualifications
Skills & Competencies
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written), professional demeanor and presentation
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of the organization and collaborate well in a team
High attention to detail, outstanding organizational skills and the ability to manage time effectively
Ability to shift priorities and manage change with a positive outcome
Ability and willingness to proactively seek out additional projects and tasks
Provide outstanding client service, meet high quality standards for services and meet or exceed client expectations. Proactive in seeking innovative ways in which to help others
Education & Prior Experience
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience is required
Minimum one year of relevant work experience in a professional environment
A desire to learn, work hard, and take initiative is mandatory
Technology
Computer proficiency in Windows-based software and Microsoft Office Suite applications including Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook and Adobe Acrobat
Experience with electronic document management systems. Experience using iManage or Filesite a plus
Exceptional computer skills with the ability to learn new software applications quickly
The expected pay range for this position is:
$27.47 to $30.22 per hour
Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience, location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. Full time employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus, health insurance with an optional HSA, short term disability, long term disability, dental insurance, vision care, life insurance, Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, 401K, vacation, sick time, and an employee assistance program. Additional voluntary programs include: voluntary accident insurance, voluntary life, voluntary disability, voluntary long term care, voluntary critical illness and cancer insurance and pet insurance. Commuter and Transit programs may also be available in certain markets.
GT is an EEO employer with an inclusive workplace committed to merit-based consideration and review without regard to an individual’s race, sex, or other protected characteristics and to the principles of non-discrimination on any protected basis.
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Title: Legal Assistant
Company: Forry Ullman
Location: Reading, PA
