Administrative Skills, Communication Skills, Detail Oriented, Develop and Maintain Customers, Expense Reports, File Maintenance, Intellectual Property (IP), Legal, Legal Documents, Legal Support Skills, Microsoft Office, Organizational Skills, Patent Procurement, Patents, Proofreading, Time Management
A well-respected mid-sized Atlanta law firm is seeking an experienced Patent Legal Assistant to support attorneys in a busy intellectual property practice. This position offers a hybrid schedule after training.
This role will focus on U.S. patent prosecution matters and is ideal for a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys both substantive and administrative support responsibilities.
Responsibilities:
- Manage patent dockets and monitor deadlines
- Prepare shell patent applications and prosecution-related documents
- Assist with USPTO filings and correspondence
- Draft, revise, and proofread legal documents
- Maintain client files and matter records
- Support attorneys with expense reports, scheduling, and other administrative tasks
Qualifications:
- 5+ years of patent prosecution legal assistant experience
- Strong knowledge of U.S. patent prosecution procedures
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal software
- Strong attention to detail and communication skills