Intellectual Property Legal Assistant

Intellectual Property Legal Assistant – HybridA well-established and growing law firm is seeking an experienced Intellectual Property Legal Assistant to support its Intellectual Property Practice Group. This is an excellent opportunity for a legal professional with patent and trademark prosecution experience who thrives in a fast-paced, detail-oriented environment and enjoys working alongside a collaborative team.Intellectual Property Legal AssistantProvide comprehensive administrative support to the Intellectual Property Practice GroupTrack and manage critical patent and trademark deadlines, including office actions and renewalsMaintain and update client patent and trademark portfolios, reports, and status summariesCoordinate domestic and international patent and trademark filings, including PCT national phase entries and foreign correspondenceDraft, edit, and proofread legal correspondence, declarations, engagement letters, and client communicationsAssist with billing, time entry, expense processing, conflict checks, client intake, and matter managementCollaborate with attorneys, accounting, foreign associates, and support staff to ensure exceptional client serviceQualifications:Minimum 3+ years of Intellectual Property legal assistant experience in a law firm or legal services environment Strong knowledge of U.S. and international patent and trademark prosecution procedures Experience tracking and calculating legal deadlines with exceptional accuracy Excellent organizational, proofreading, and analytical skills Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite Experience with IP docketing software such as Anaqua, FoundationIP, or CPi preferred Familiarity with USPTO electronic filing systems preferred Undergraduate degree preferredWhy Consider This Opportunity?Hybrid work environment Join a highly collaborative and supportive Intellectual Property team Work with sophisticated domestic and international IP portfolios Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package Long-term career growth with a respected law firm Opportunity to work in a fast-paced, innovative legal practiceLocation: Pittsburg, PA Schedule: Hybrid Practice Area: Intellectual Property (Patent & Trademark Prosecution)