<p>We are looking for a master multi-tasker with excellent communication skills and an upbeat attitude. Candidates should be able to assist management and all visitors to the company by handling office tasks, providing polite and professional assistance via phone, mail, and e-mail, making reservations or travel arrangements, and generally being a helpful and positive presence in the workplace. To be successful as an administrative assistant, candidates should be professional, polite, and attentive while also being accurate. They should always be prepared and responsive, willing to meet each challenge directly. Administrative assistants must be comfortable with computers, general office tasks, and excel at both verbal and written communication. Most importantly, administrative assistants should have a genuine desire to meet the needs of others. <strong>Administrative Assistant Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Handling office tasks, such as filing, generating reports and presentations, setting up for meetings, and reordering supplies.</li><li>Providing real-time scheduling support by booking appointments and preventing conflicts.</li><li>Screening phone calls and routing callers to the appropriate party.</li><li>Using computers to generate reports, transcribe minutes from meetings, create presentations, and conduct research.</li><li>Greet and assist visitors.</li><li>Maintain polite and professional communication via phone, e-mail, and mail.</li><li>Anticipate the needs of others in order to ensure their seamless and positive experience.</li></ul>
<p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Administrative Assistant/Data Management Clerk to support a contract assignment in Saint Paul, Minnesota. This role focuses on maintaining organized records, improving file accuracy, and assisting with administrative processes that require careful follow-through. The ideal candidate is dependable, comfortable working with data and documentation, and able to manage routine tasks with a high level of precision.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Review procurement documentation and organize records to help ensure files are complete, accurate, and ready for use</p><p>• Provide day-to-day administrative support by handling document updates, record maintenance, and related office tasks</p><p>• Track audit-related information in Microsoft Excel and maintain logs with consistent accuracy</p><p>• Enter, verify, and manage data across administrative files to support reliable reporting and recordkeeping</p><p>• Examine solicitation records for missing or outdated information and correct issues when needed</p><p>• Support team workflow by prioritizing assigned tasks, meeting deadlines, and following established procedures</p><p>• Maintain organized filing systems that allow documents to be retrieved efficiently and reviewed with ease</p>
<p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Administrative Assistant to join our team in Minneapolis, Minnesota. In this role, you will play a key role in supporting management operations by ensuring seamless communication between customers, clients, vendors, and maintenance teams. This role requires exceptional organizational skills, a proactive mindset, and the ability to thrive in a collaborative and fast-paced environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Serve as the primary point of contact for all clients and customers, ensuring efficient communication and strong customer service.</p><p>• Track and follow up on project proposals and contracts to ensure timely completion.</p><p>• Provide administrative support to the maintenance department, including tasks related to rental licensing, inspections, contracting, and unit turnovers.</p><p>• Troubleshoot maintenance issues reported by customers and coordinate resolutions effectively.</p><p>• Attend department and companywide meetings to stay informed and contribute to team goals.</p><p>• Utilize software, such as AppFolio, to manage data and workflows.</p><p>• Handle day-to-day administrative tasks, such as answering inbound calls, data entry, and receptionist duties.</p><p>• Prioritize tasks with a sense of urgency while maintaining attention to detail.</p><p>• Collaborate with team members to foster a positive and productive work environment.</p>
<p>This position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where organizational skills and customer service are highly valued. In this role, you will manage a variety of administrative tasks to ensure the smooth operation of daily activities. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>• Perform administrative tasks to support the manager, department, or team, ensuring efficient daily operations.</p><p>• Manage communications by directing incoming calls and messages to the appropriate individuals.</p><p>• Coordinate and plan meetings or events by arranging catering, booking venues, and distributing necessary materials.</p><p>• Organize travel arrangements, including hotel, car rentals, and detailed itineraries.</p><p>• Order office supplies to maintain a fully stocked and efficient workspace.</p><p>• Process vendor invoices and credit card receipts on a daily basis.</p><p>• Handle weekly payment of vendor invoices and ensure accurate reconciliation of bank and credit card accounts.</p><p>• Prepare and send client invoices weekly while following up on overdue payments and escalating issues as necessary.</p><p>• Respond to customer inquiries related to invoices or account balances with accuracy and attention to detail.</p><p>• Schedule continuing education opportunities for team members to support their ongoing development.</p>
Responsibilities:<br>• Establishes and maintains patent files: opens files, prepares documents for filing including, patent applications, Preliminary Amendments, Information Disclosure Statements, Responses to Missing Parts, Assignments, Amendments, payments of Issue Fees, etc.<br>• Reviews all incoming correspondence from U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and foreign associates for essential docketing.<br>• Maintain clients’ portfolios by being proactive in facilitating communication between attorney and client.<br>• Maintains and updates docketing log spreadsheet.<br>• On-going verbal and written communication with attorneys, clients and foreign associates. <br>• Other administrative tasks and projects as may be assigned.<br>Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:<br>• BA degree and/or paralegal certificate or minimum of 5 years experience in U.S. patent prosecution. <br>• Familiarity with electronic case management systems and USPTO rules and requirements. IPFolio, Memotech, etc. is a plus.<br>• Familiarity with the prosecution of U.S. Trademark applications a plus.<br>• Ability to work comfortably with advanced computer software (after training) and effectively use and maintain a computer database. Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) required. Possible use of speech-to-text transcription software.<br>• Ability to work independently and meet critical deadlines under supervision of attorney.<br>• Ability to organize and prioritize numerous tasks and complete them under time constraints.<br>• Ability to concentrate on detailed work for up to 80% of work day. <br>• Interpersonal skills necessary in order to communicate and follow instructions from a diverse group, including clients, attorneys and others, and to provide information with ordinary courtesy and tact.<br>• High level of responsibility, dedication and accuracy required.<br>• Work on rare occasions requires more than 37.5 hours per week to perform essential duties of the job; may occasionally require irregular hours. <br>• Regular attendance at work.
<p>Robert Half's Legal Practice is partnered with a Top Tier Law Firm in Downtown Minneapolis seeking a Patent Litigation Associate. </p><p><br></p><p>If you're serious about growing as a Litigator, this is the opportunity for you. Unique opportunity to work with great mentors.</p>