Overview
Legal Assistant Jobs in Lumberton, NC at Ashley McDuffie PLLC
Legal Assistant II, IP
Location: 100% onsite at Sullivan Park
Duration: Long-term position, may be extended past a year
Interview Process: Determined by the manager based on the number of qualified candidates. The process may include a phone screen followed by an onsite interview, or the manager may go directly to onsite interviews.
Top Skills & Preferences:
Associate degree preferred; High School Diploma/GED required
3 years of administrative support experience in the legal field preferred, particularly in Intellectual Property
Scope & Purpose:
Under the supervision of a lead attorney specializing in Intellectual Property, the Legal Assistant will provide comprehensive administrative and clerical support to Attorneys and Paralegals within the Intellectual Property Center of Excellence (COE).
Roles & Responsibilities:
Prepare specialized Intellectual Property forms, including Abandonment and Declaration documents.
Schedule and organize meetings efficiently.
Coordinate travel arrangements and manage expenses for Attorneys.
Independently gather and compile information following established procedures.
Proactively identify workflow inefficiencies and propose effective solutions.
Manage daily routine tasks with high attention to detail.
Ensure all work is error-free, with thorough follow-up to complete tasks.
Required Skills:
Exceptional organizational and prioritization abilities.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Robust administrative and organizational skills.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision in a dynamic team environment.
Strong collaboration skills to work effectively with team members and individuals at all levels.
High attention to detail and accuracy in all tasks.
Education & Experience Requirements:
Associate degree preferred; High School Diploma/GED required
Minimum of 3 years of administrative experience
Preferred Qualifications:
Notary Public certification
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: $23.00 – $25.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Monday to Friday
Ability to Commute:
Painted Post, NY 14870 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
Painted Post, NY 14870: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Title: Legal Assistant
Company: Ashley McDuffie PLLC
Location: Lumberton, NC
