Bond, Schoeneck & King PLLC, a law firm of 300 attorneys in more than 30 practice groups, is accepting applications for a full-time Administrative Assistant to support the intellectual property group in the Buffalo office. The ideal candidate will have the ability to handle a large volume of work, be detailed oriented and be able to prioritize daily tasks and responsibilities.

Bond’s Intellectual Property group represents some of the most-recognized technology companies in the world, including a multinational technology pioneer of many of the world’s ground-breaking innovations, as well as start-ups and midsize companies driving innovation in advanced technologies. Bond’s Intellectual Property practice offers a broad platform and includes: 1) Patent and Trademark Portfolio Development; 2) Patent and Intellectual Property Litigation; 3) Patent Post-Grant Proceedings; 4) Intellectual Property Studies and Opinions; and 5) Technology Transfer and Licensing.

Position Responsibilities:

· Providing support to attorneys in Bond’s Intellectual Property group.

· Drafting and revising various patent and trademark-related documents.

· Assisting with patent and trademark research.

· Working with patent and trademark docketing software.

· Filing, scanning and other administrative tasks as assigned.

Requirements

· Excellent analytical ability and professional judgment.

· Ability to drive results on a broad range of projects and initiatives, collaborating across the intellectual property group.

· Excellent oral and written communication skills.

· Excellent organizational skills.

· Ability to manage and prioritize many tasks to deliver timely, high-quality work.

· Willingness to learn new things and venture outside your comfort zone.

· Common sense and a team-first attitude.

· A background in intellectual property law is preferred, but not required.

· Minimum of 2 years’ experience in an administrative position.

Summary

At Bond, exceptional work product and a collegial work environment are cornerstones of our success. We are committed to the communities in which we live and work. Bond has long recognized the value, both to its team and to our communities, of active participation in and support of charitable, governmental, professional and community-based organizations. We are an EEO employer. This position's salary range is between $50,000 to $60,000, negotiable based on years’ experience.

Bond's offers to employment are contingent on:

· Completion of a satisfactory conflicts check

· Completion of a satisfactory background check

Bond, Schoeneck & King PLLC continues to provide all employees and applicants an equal employment opportunity in the manner required by law in all aspects of employment regardless of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, military status, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, domestic violence victim status or any other status protected by local, state or federal law. We thank all applicants for their interest and will contact those candidates who are under consideration.

Bond, Schoeneck & King condemns anti-Semitism, Islamophobia, racism, homophobia and bigotry of any kind. Bond remains committed to promoting anti-bigotry and intentional diversity throughout our communities and the legal profession. Civility and respect are cornerstones of the legal profession and our law firm.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Experience:

• Administrative: 2 years (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Buffalo, NY 14202 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Buffalo, NY 14202: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person