Legal Assistant / Administrative Assistant at Orion Placement Overland Park, KS

Overview Legal Assistant / Administrative Assistant job at Orion Placement. Overland Park, KS. Note: This position requires employees to be on-site two days per week at the Overland Park, KS office (after 3 months of on-site training). Flexible work-from-home options are available the remaining days. Note: You must have at least 2 years of legal assistant experience and some IP experience. If you do not meet this requirement, please do not schedule a call, as it will be canceled. About Our Client Our client is a well-established Intellectual Property (IP) law firm located in the Kansas City metro area, with over 90 years of experience protecting the innovations of inventors, entrepreneurs, and creatives. They focus exclusively on IP law, offering a full range of services in patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, and litigation. Known for their specialized knowledge and cost-effective legal strategies, they serve clients across nearly every major industry and technology sector. Job Description Assist attorneys with preparation and filing of U.S. and international patent and trademark documents Manage correspondence with the USPTO and foreign associates Maintain legal files, manage deadlines, and monitor docketing systems Perform other administrative and paralegal duties as needed No billing requirements for this role Work a 7.5-hour day, Monday to Friday Qualifications Required: 2+ years of law office administrative experience Intellectual property experience Excellent written and verbal communication skills Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities Typing speed of at least 60 wpm Preferred: Familiarity with CPi docketing software Experience using document management systems like NetDocs Background as a legal assistant or paralegal in a law firm setting Why This Is a Great Opportunity Join a niche law firm with a long-standing reputation in IP law Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits Flexible hybrid work schedule with 2 days in office Career development and growth potential Great work-life balance—no billing hours required Benefits 401(k) matching Dental insurance Disability insurance Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance JPC-272 #J-18808-Ljbffr