<p>We are looking for a Legal Admin Assistant to support a busy patent prosecution team. This position plays an important role in keeping administrative workflows organized, preparing written communications, and maintaining accurate case records for attorneys and paralegals. The ideal candidate is comfortable managing time-sensitive documentation, handling high-volume correspondence, and helping the team stay aligned with filing requirements and deadlines.</p><p><br></p><p><strong><em><u>This position does not require experience working with patents, just a desire to learn. </u></em></strong></p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Provide administrative and clerical support to patent prosecution attorneys and paralegals, helping manage daily workflow efficiently.</p><p>• Draft routine client updates, reporting letters, and clear email communications with accuracy and clarity.</p><p>• Enter citation information into designated records systems and verify data for completeness.</p><p>• Assist with the preparation and ongoing maintenance of Information Disclosure Statement forms and related patent prosecution documents.</p><p>• Review correspondence and legal materials for grammar, formatting, and content accuracy before distribution or filing.</p><p>• Monitor incoming communications from clients and foreign associates, confirm receipt, and organize records appropriately.</p><p>• Open new matter files, maintain electronic case records, and keep prosecution documents updated in document management systems.</p><p>• Retrieve published applications, patents, and related materials from U.S. and international patent databases to support legal work.</p><p>• Help track deadlines, maintain patent status reporting, and provide docketing and expense report support as needed.</p>
<p>A busy company in the Verona area is seeking a Legal Assistant to join their growing firm. This Legal Assistant will get the chance to join a great team that works well with each other and that offer career advancement. This Legal Assistant position plays a key role in keeping case activity organized, preparing court-ready documents, and coordinating time-sensitive filings in both state and federal courts. The ideal Legal Assistant will bring strong law firm experience, sound judgment, and the ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining a high level of professionalism. Other responsibilities of this Legal Assistant will include but not be limited to: </p><p><br></p><p>Legal Assistant Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Prior experience as a Legal Assistant, Litigation Secretary, or Legal Administrative Assistant within a law firm required.</li><li>Hands-on experience with New Jersey state and federal court e-filing systems required; New York court e-filing experience strongly preferred.</li><li>Working knowledge of litigation procedures, court filings, pleadings, discovery, and case management.</li><li>Experience drafting, preparing, proofreading, and formatting legal documents.</li><li>Familiarity with legal terminology and court filing requirements.</li><li>Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Outlook, and Excel.</li><li>Experience with legal document management and case management software preferred.</li><li>Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail.</li><li>Ability to manage multiple assignments, prioritize competing deadlines, and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.</li><li>Strong written and verbal communication skills.</li><li>Professional demeanor and ability to interact effectively with attorneys, clients, court personnel, and opposing counsel.</li><li>Ability to handle confidential information and exercise sound judgment.</li></ul><p>This Legal Assistant position is paying between $75,000 and $95,000 annually depending on experience. If interested in this Legal Assistant opportunity, apply today! </p>
<p>We are looking for a proactive Legal Assistant to support a busy Trust & Estate practice in New Jersey. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a deadline-driven legal environment and can manage detailed documentation with accuracy and care. The position offers the opportunity to work closely with attorneys, clients, and outside contacts across a wide range of estate administration, planning, and related legal matters.</p><p><br></p><p><strong><em><u>Please note, candidates do not need to have T&E experience but it would be helpful if they did. </u></em></strong></p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients and advisors, coordinating responses to document requests and related inquiries.</p><p>• Provide day-to-day support on estate administration and estate planning matters, including preparing forms and legal documents such as deeds, insurance paperwork, and retirement-related materials.</p><p>• Maintain organized electronic and physical files, ensuring records are current, accessible, and handled with care.</p><p>• Compile, review, and finalize comprehensive planning binders and other client deliverables for attorney review and distribution.</p><p>• Assist with projects connected to estate and fiduciary disputes, applying litigation support skills as needed.</p><p>• Track, review, and process invoices from external vendors, including filing services and trust-related providers.</p><p>• Help manage calendars, deadlines, and filing activities to keep matters progressing efficiently and on schedule.</p>
We are looking for a detail-oriented Legal Assistant to support patent prosecution work in New York, New York. This position focuses on preparing and coordinating U.S. and international patent filing materials, maintaining accurate records, and helping attorneys manage deadlines and official correspondence. The ideal candidate brings strong organizational skills, experience with electronic filings, and a solid understanding of patent-related documentation and procedures.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Prepare, review, and submit patent prosecution documents to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, including new applications, continuing applications, responses, declarations, assignments, and fee-related filings.<br>• Coordinate with international counsel to handle foreign filing instructions, country-specific formalities, and follow-up communications tied to global patent matters.<br>• Monitor incoming notices and official communications, summarize key updates for attorneys, and keep application status information current and organized.<br>• Obtain priority records, recorded assignment copies, published applications, and patent documents from domestic and international databases as needed.<br>• Maintain accurate ownership and chain-of-title records, and assist with documentation required to confirm or correct rights in patent assets.<br>• Manage docketing-related follow-up by tracking deadlines for responses, maintenance actions, extensions, and other time-sensitive prosecution events.<br>• Support filing accuracy by organizing supporting materials such as formal drawings, revised specifications, disclosure statements, and application data updates.<br>• Enter and maintain citation and matter information in relevant tracking systems to support complete and reliable case records.