Legal Assistant needed for an IP Team<p>We are seeking a dynamic and highly organized Patent Law Project Assistant to join a growing friendly group! In this role, you will assist patent attorneys with their responsibilities and duties, provide support for ongoing cases, and help maintain patent records. Attention to detail, excellent communication skills, confidentiality, and the ability to multi-task are essential in this position.</p><p>Responsibilities:</p><ol><li>Assist patent attorneys with drafting and editing legal documents.</li><li>Conduct research on case law, legal articles, and regulations related to intellectual property and patents.</li><li>Coordinate and schedule meetings, court dates, and deadlines for patent attorneys.</li><li>Organize and manage electronic and physical files for each case, ensuring information is accurate, up-to-date, and easily accessible.</li><li>Help with filling patent applications and ensuring they comply with patent laws and regulations.</li><li>Prepare materials for patent trials and assist attorneys during trial when necessary.</li><li>Handle confidential information with discretion and integrity.</li><li>Respond to inquiries from clients and provide them with updates about their cases.</li></ol><p><br></p>ReceptionistRobert Half is in the market for an Administrative Assistant for a permanent position with a company. Serving as the Administrative Assistant, you will have a hand in managing legal administrative and office support duties, all with a self-starting mindset. This top-grade legal team in the Chicago, Illinois area is waiting for you to join the team - submit an application now.<br><br>What you get to do every day<br><br>- File various office and legal documents<br><br>- Schedule travel arrangements and process expense reports<br><br>- Distribute incoming mail according to specified procedures<br><br>- Help with a diverse group of projects<br><br>- Generate correspondence<br><br>- Oversee calendars<br><br>- Word processing, filing, and faxing documents<br><br>- Respond to incoming telephone calls<br><br>- Provide support to other administrative staff with overflow work, including word processing, data entry and Internet research tasks<br><br>- Help greet and direct visitors<br><br>- Oversee inventory for office and kitchen supplies
