With over 725 lawyers in 32 offices across the U.S., Dinsmore is committed to maintaining and developing a strong market profile. This is both to facilitate an understanding of the firm's capabilities by current and prospective clients, and to support the recruitment of talented attorneys and business professionals.
Dinsmore is seeking a Legal Administrative Assistant at our Denver, CO location who will support multiple attorneys/paralegals in connection with Intellectual Property/Patent Prosecution work.
Responsibilities

• Preparing and electronically filing patent applications, amendments, appeals, assignments and other documents related to prosecution.
• Docket management; client communication; billing; formatting, proofreading, and editing of contracts, spreadsheets, and other reports and transaction-related documents; and other legal support functions.

We seek candidates that are self-directed, highly motivated, organized, have an ability to maintain a large docket, and have advanced computer skills.
Requirements

• Excellent writing, grammar, proofreading skills, and meticulous attention to detail
• Excellent word processing skills and intermediate-level use of Microsoft Office Suite, .pdf editing software, and related legal software, including electronic document management systems. iManage/FileSite and Anaqua a plus
• Familiarity with basic online resources
• Possess strong organizational and time management skills, and ability to multi-task
• Proven success as a positive team player, as well as an independent worker
• Ability to excel in a fast-paced environment
• Solid work history including 3-5 years supporting multiple attorneys/paralegals
• Experience in patent prosecution and transactional work
• Experience with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, including PAIR and EFS
• Overall knowledge and understanding of domestic and foreign procurement process for patents and trademarks
• Ability to review and communicate docket to attorneys/paralegals, and effectively report to several professionals

Salary: Up to 90k
Equal Opportunity Employer