Legal Assistant- Intellectual Property

Job Description

Job Description

Legal Assistant- Intellectual Property

Albany, NY

Fusco Personnel is actively recruiting for a Legal Assistant to join our well-respected client in the Albany, NY area. The ideal candidate will have some experience with IP law and a couple of years’ experience in a law firm. 

This is a full-time, direct-hire opportunity. Please apply today if interested!

Responsibilities:

• Draft and formatting memos, correspondence, legal documents and various forms.
• Proofread material for correct grammar, punctuation, spelling, and formatting.
• Organize workload to comply with deadlines and priorities established by attorneys.
• Work alongside attorneys to facilitate the client in-take process. 
• Maintain an organized file and records system including electronic and paper document management. 
• Schedule court depositions, court reporters, expert witnesses, hearings, and other special functions. 
• Make travel or conference arrangements, as needed.
• Provide support to other Legal Assistants as needed.

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of administrative experience in the legal field or equivalent.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree (a plus).
• Knowledge of legal terminology, legal forms and documents, and legal practices and procedures. 
• Strong technical skills, including knowledge of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, document management programs and Internet applications.
• Multi-tasking and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks.
• Excellent written, verbal and listening skills.        Ability to interpret instructions provided in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with attorneys, clients, co-workers and other individuals.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and act with discretion.
• Experience using iManage and Intapp (a plus). 

Salary Range

$55,000- $65,000

Fusco Personnel takes great pride in successfully matching talent and culture for our valued clients.  We accomplish this through the hard work and expertise of our exemplary specialty recruiters and staff.

Whether you are contemplating your next career move, or you are seeking the key players to bring your business to the next level – consider contacting our experts.

Fusco Personnel is a NYS Certified Women Business Enterprise (WBE) and an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity, Race/Gender/Veterans/Disability Employer.