Job details
Salary $75,000 - $110,000 a year job type full-time number of hires for this role 1
Full job description
Patterson thuente ip is seeking an experienced paralegal to take on our newly created position of legal support leadThis role contributes to the firm’s success by working directly with the practice group chairs to assist in meeting department objectives through effective management of legal support staff and department resources.
The legal support lead is responsible for managing the essential functions of our legal support staff, including paralegals, legal administrative assistants and docketing professionals, to provide excellence in service to the firm’s clients and attorneysThis position will also provide recommendations on policies and procedures within each department to maximize workflow efficiencies, develop and maintain best practices, and manage training programs for legal support staff.
The ideal candidate must possess experience as a paralegal supporting patent prosecution encompassing both us and non-us filingsExperience with large and complex client portfolios a plus.
Our culture focuses on collaboration, mutual respect, integrity, and work-life balanceWe value our team members’ contributions and support their desire for a rewarding professional experienceWe put our employees first by offering excellent benefits and competitive compensation packages that support well-being, including a casual work environment with a hybrid of remote and in-office work schedules.
Essential functions
Oversees the day-to-day workflow of legal support staff in our ip prosecution and litigation practice groups; determines attorney/client assignments and coordinates back-up coverage with a focus on maintaining steady workflow, resource allocation, quality, timeliness, and productivity
Identifies legal support staffing needs; collaborates with human resources in interviewing and hiring qualified candidates
Coordinates orientation and training of legal support staff new hires; identifies skill gaps in existing staff and coordinates training as needed; provides on-going education/training to maintain and improve skill sets and knowledge of changing laws and practices
As a member of the litigation and prosecution procedures committees, assists in recommending and developing policies and procedures; implements policies and procedures among legal support staff; identifies legal department resource needs and implements new resources, while managing existing resources according to contractual terms and conditions
Approves legal support staff payroll timecards; manages and approves time off requests
Assists human resources in the coordination of timely and constructive performance evaluations of legal support staff with feedback from attorneys; coordinates with human resources in performance improvement plans as necessary
Performs essential functions/responsibilities of a patent prosecution paralegal in a limited assignment or floating capacity, providing support where needed
Qualifications
Exemplary interpersonal skills to successfully communicate with a diverse group, including clients, staff, attorneys, and others, and to provide information and direction with professionalism, courtesy and tact
Excellent problem-solving and conflict resolution skills
Success in managing, organizing and prioritizing numerous tasks for completion within time constraints
Act with integrity and confidentiality
Must possess and work comfortably with advanced legal practice management software and effectively use and maintain a document management system
High level of responsibility, dedication and accuracy
Communication skills that will inspire the confidence of our clients and staff
A strong commitment to client service
The ability to work both independently and with others, and reinforce our collaborative culture
Proficient with microsoft office suite
Requirements
High school diploma or ged
Ba degree and/or paralegal certificate
Minimum of 5 years of experience in us and non-us patent prosecution; litigation paralegal experience a plus
Minimum of 2 years of lead, supervisory or training experience
To qualify, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the united states, and should not require, now or in the future, sponsorship for employment visa status.
-patterson thuente pederson, p.aIs an equal opportunity employer-
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employeesWe believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success as a company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate poolThe more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.
Job type: full-time
Pay: $75,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Disability insurance
Flexible schedule
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Schedule:
Monday to friday
Supplemental pay:
Bonus pay
Work location:
One location
Work remotely:
Yes
Work location: one location
