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Intellectual Property Legal Assistant
Location: Brookfield, WI / Madison, WI / Minneapolis, MN
Job Type: Full-Time
We are seeking an experienced Intellectual Property Legal Assistant / Paralegal to support attorneys and clients in a fast-paced legal environment. The ideal candidate will have prior experience working within an Intellectual Property practice group and strong skills in organization, calendaring, docketing, and deadline management.
Key Responsibilities
· Manage attorney calendars, deadlines, docketing, and scheduling.
· Monitor critical filing deadlines for intellectual property matters.
· Prepare, format, revise, and proofread legal correspondence and IP documents.
· Coordinate electronic filings and maintain accurate client and matter records.
· Communicate professionally with attorneys, clients, courts, vendors, and government agencies.
· Assist with patent and trademark applications, filings, renewals, and maintenance.
· Organize and maintain electronic and physical case files.
· Support billing, time entry, expense processing, and other administrative tasks.
· Identify workflow improvements and assist with evolving departmental needs.
· Handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
Qualifications
· Prior experience in an Intellectual Property legal practice group is required.
· Experience as a Legal Assistant, Paralegal, or hybrid legal support professional in a law firm.
· Strong knowledge of patents, trademarks, copyrights, or related IP matters.
· Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
· Strong calendaring and deadline-management abilities.
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
· Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.
· Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and legal practice management software.
· Experience with IP docketing systems and USPTO filings is preferred.