Intellectual Property Legal Assistant

Are you an experienced Legal Assistant with a background in Intellectual Property law? Our client is seeking a detail-oriented professional to support attorneys in trademark prosecution, patent filings, and IP litigation. This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative legal team where you'll play a key role in managing complex intellectual property matters from start to finish.

What You'll Do!

Trademark Support

• Prepare and file U.S. trademark applications and maintenance filings through TEAS.
• Manage trademark docketing and monitor critical deadlines.
• Assist with office actions, specimen collection, and coordination with foreign counsel.
• Maintain organized trademark portfolios and client files.

Patent Support

• Assist attorneys with U.S. patent filings, including provisional and non-provisional applications, IDS submissions, declarations, assignments, and formal drawings.
• File documents through the USPTO Patent Center.
• Track patent deadlines and coordinate communications with clients, inventors, and international associates.

IP Litigation Support

• Prepare and file pleadings, motions, briefs, and other federal court documents.
• Draft and proofread Tables of Contents and Tables of Authorities.
• Support discovery, document production, depositions, subpoenas, and trial preparation.
• Organize case files, exhibits, and litigation documents.

General Legal Support

• Maintain electronic and physical legal files.
• Prepare correspondence, legal documents, and memoranda.
• Manage attorney calendars, scheduling, docket deadlines, billing support, and client communications.

What We're Looking For

• 3 years of legal assistant experience, preferably supporting Intellectual Property law.
• Experience with USPTO filing systems, including TEAS and Patent Center/EFS.
• Familiarity with PACER/ECF federal court filings.
• Experience preparing and proofreading Tables of Contents and Tables of Authorities.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat; experience with IP docketing software is a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced legal environment.

Why Join?

• Competitive salary: $58,500–$66,300
• Stable, collaborative legal team
• Opportunity to support sophisticated intellectual property matters
• Professional growth within a respected legal practice
• Full-time, 100% on-site position in Frisco, TX

If you're an organized legal professional looking to advance your career in Intellectual Property law, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today or reach out directly for more information.