Intellectual Property Legal Assistant jobs in United States
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Suiter Swantz IP · 3 weeks ago

Intellectual Property Legal Assistant

Suiter Swantz IP is an expanding intellectual property boutique based in Omaha, Nebraska, seeking an entry-level Intellectual Property Legal Assistant. The role involves assisting with patent prosecution documents, deadline tracking, and supporting patent attorneys with various administrative tasks.

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Responsibilities

Assisting with preparation and filing of documents related to U.S. foreign patent prosecution and maintenance
Supporting the team with deadline tracking and docketing, including entering new matters and keeping files up to date
Preparing routine correspondence to clients and foreign associates and helping coordinate information and signatures
Reviewing incoming USPTO communications and making sure the right items are routed, saved, and tracked
Maintaining electronic files in a consistent, easy-to-follow way
Assisting patent attorneys and paralegals with document formatting, proofreading, and filing-ready organization
Additional responsibilities as needed

Qualification

Intellectual PropertyLegal AdministrationAttention to DetailTechnology ProficiencyWritten CommunicationOrganizational Skills

Required

0–2 years of legal admin/paralegal experience (or comparable deadline-driven office experience)
Interest in intellectual property, particularly patents
Strong written communication and professional phone/email skills
Very strong attention to detail and follow-through
Comfortable working with technology and learning new tools
Calm, reliable, and organized in a fast-paced environment

Preferred

Prior IP experience is a plus
Legal admin or paralegal experience is a plus, but we'll also consider candidates coming from other deadline-driven office roles

Company

Suiter Swantz IP

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Suiter Swantz IP is a law firm that provides patent, trademark, and copyright legal counsel.

Funding

Current Stage
Early Stage
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