Legal Administrative Assistant
Company: Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P.
Location: Seattle
Posted on: October 23, 2014
Job Description:
Are you looking for a firm that offers a challenging, rewarding
and fun atmosphere? A firm that grows its employees and offers the
opportunity to work in diverse areas of the law? You’ve come to the
right place. Shook, Hardy & Bacon is currently seeking a Legal
Administrative Assistant. Responsibilities: •Prepares patent applications and related documents for
uploading and electronic filing with the U.S. Patent and Trademark
Office. Accurately drafts and/or writes routine reports and
correspondence. •Manages timekeeper calendar (Outlook) and assists in meeting
deadlines, including managing the patent docket of multiple
attorneys. •Provides clerical, administrative, and organizational support
including but not limited to entering time into WebView, phone
reception; providing information to callers; arranging travel and
catering accommodations; scheduling meetings and conference room
set-ups; e-scan, facsimile,; transcription; proofreading work
product for typographical, grammatical, or spelling errors;
compilation of reports from established sources; photocopying; and
other records/file maintenance, including electronically saving
documents to the document management system. •Handles basic receptionist duties, including receiving
packages, processing mail, and welcoming guests. •Responsible for ordering and monitoring inventory of routine
office supplies. •Processes purchase requisitions and purchase orders. Prepares
requests for employee reimbursements. •Helps maintain cleanliness of the public areas of the
office. •Prioritizes workload in an efficient and effective manner. •Participates in on-going training sessions to enhance his/her
technical skills. •Stays informed of all firm policies and standardized procedures
and applications. •Assists Legal Support Assistant Trainees by providing training,
mentoring, and quality assurance. •Interacts with clients in a way that supports great client
service and relationships. Qualifications: •The successful candidate will have a High School diploma or
GED. An Associate’s Degree is preferred. •Must have 3 or more years of legal secretary experience. •ALS, PLS or CPS certification or a paralegal certificate will
be considered in lieu of experience. •Intellectual Property experience preferred. •Position requires a minimum 50 WPM typing speed. •Experience with Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook are
preferred. •Strong communication skills and ability to work independently
required. •Exceptional customer service and critical thinking skills; a
strong attention to detail; and a results-oriented mentality. Company Information: Established in Kansas City in 1889, Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P.
is an international law firm with a legal legacy spanning more than
a century. With ten offices strategically located throughout the
world, SHB serves a diversified client base with a wide range of
practice groups. For the eighth consecutive year, Shook, Hardy &
Bacon has been named the global "Product Liability Law Firm of the
Year" by Who's Who Legal -- The International Who's Who of Business
Lawyers; SHB has won this award every year since its inception in
2005. It goes without saying that SHB offers a stimulating legal
setting, outstanding resources and provides a competitive salary
and benefits package. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. To apply for this position visit our website: www.shb.com.
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