LEGAL PRACTICE ASSISTANT - INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

LEGAL PRACTICE ASSISTANT - INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

Moore & Van Allen PLLC, a dynamic and fast‑growing full‑service law firm of more than 400 attorneys and professionals, is seeking an entry‑level Legal Practice Assistant to join its Charlotte, NC office. This full‑time position provides administrative support to attorneys on our Intellectual Property team. Duties and responsibilities will include time entry, billing, preparing correspondence with clients, external counsel, courts and court administration, proofreading, formatting and preparing multi‑state and federal legal filings, filing legal documents (including e‑filing), docket management, making travel arrangements, assisting with scheduling/calendar, assisting with discovery including document production, etc. Qualifications & Experience The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic self‑starter with excellent MS Office, typing, proofreading and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize work. Must be able to handle deadlines and maintain a high level of confidentiality. Must have a professional demeanor in order to work well with all levels of staff attorneys and our clients. Also must have the ability and willingness to work well under pressure and at times more than the standard work schedule in order to accomplish responsibilities of the position. A High school diploma or the equivalent required; 4 year degree preferred, with at least 1‑2 years of general office / clerical experience. Physical Requirements The work is primarily sedentary. It requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision, and hearing. The work requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations. The work at times requires bending, squatting, and reaching, with the ability to lift, carry, push, or pull light weights. May need to occasionally work more than the standard 37.5 hours per week to accomplish duties of the position. Interested and qualified applicants should apply via our website at Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr Moore-&-Van-Allen-