Junior Legal Assistant

COJK is seeking qualified candidates to fill a full-time Junior Level Legal Assistant position. Junior Legal Assistant candidates will possess 1-2 years of experience with administrative work; knowledge of the USPTO Patent Center is a plus. Candidate must possess good organizational and communication skills, be flexible and willing to assume additional responsibilities as requested, be adept at working in a remote environment, and be able to work under pressure and produce quality work products. 

Responsibilities:

• Assist paralegals with managing communications from attorneys, clients, and foreign associates
• Prepare initial drafts of letters and emails
• Confirm /acknowledge receipt of communications from associates and clients
• Provide word processing services: preparation and editing of pending claims, formatting PCT applications
• Provide support in maintaining dockets for paralegals
• Assist with maintenance of current addresses for clients and inventors
• Order certified copies from the USPTO
• Arrange for certified copies to be sent to foreign associates
• Upload documents to internal database and client databases
• Assist attorneys and paralegals with the maintenance of internal spreadsheets to track projects
• Schedule task reminders in the Document Management System
• Manage other tasks as needed
• Attend department meetings and meetings with supervisors

Requirements:

• Knowledge and experience using Microsoft Office products
• Strong aptitude for delivering exceptional customer service
• Willingness and ability to be flexible
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively within a team-oriented environment
• Ability to prioritize tasks efficiently and deliver high-quality results under tight deadlines 
• A self-starter who will seek opportunities to provide support and learn new skills 
• Ability to thrive in a remote work environment, maintaining productivity and effective communication