Legal Administrative Assistant/Paralegal

Hovey Williams LLP

Legal Administrative Assistant/Paralegal

Overland Park, KS
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits/Perks

    Competitive Compensation

    Paid Time Off

    Paid Employee Insurance

    401(k) Benefits

    Career Growth Opportunities

    Job Summary

    We are an Intellectual Property Law Frim seeking a Legal Assistant/Paralegal. Intellectual Property Law knowledge is a plus but not required. Responsibilities include: preparation, filing and prosecution of U.S. and foreign patents and trademarks. This position is responsible for performing a variety of paralegal duties. This position does not require the Legal Assistant/Paralegal to bill their time. Qualifications REQUIRED:

    2+ years of office or administrative experience

    Excellent organizational skills

    Excellent computer skills and knowledge of MS Word, Excel and Outlook

    Strong verbal and written communication skills

    Ability to handle multiple, competing priorities in an effective manner

    Ability to prioritize workload in order to meet deadlines

    Minimum typing speed of 60 wpm

    PREFERRED:

    Intellectual Property Law Experience

    CPi docketing experience

    Previous paralegal or legal assistant experience

    Netdocs or similar document management system experience

    Job Type: Full-time

    Benefits:

    401(k)

    401(k) matching

    Flexible schedule

    Health insurance

    Health savings/Flexible Spending Account

    Life insurance

    Paid holidays, vacation and sick leave

    Retirement plan

    Short & Long term disability

    Schedule:

    Flexible scheduling

    7.50 hour work day

    Monday to Friday

    Experience:

    See above

    Work Location: Hybrid with our Overland Park, Kansas Office

    Flexible work from home options available.