Our client is seeking a Legal Assistant to join their team in Minneapolis, Minnesota. This role involves providing crucial support to attorneys and legal staff, focusing on property tax and real estate matters. The ideal candidate will excel in administrative tasks, legal research, and communication with various stakeholders. <br> Key Responsibilities Legal Document Preparation: Draft and maintain a variety of legal documents, including contracts, agreements, and formal filings related to real estate litigation and administrative appeals. Client & detail oriented Liaison: Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, opposing counsel, and government agencies. Manage detail oriented inquiries and assist in conflict resolution. Case Management: Oversee the litigation lifecycle by managing attorney schedules, maintaining digital and physical case files, and tracking critical statutory deadlines. Hearing & Trial Support: Provide comprehensive administrative assistance to the legal team in preparation for hearings, trials, and administrative proceedings. Quality Control & Data Review: Draft detail oriented correspondence and legal memoranda. Review case-related data and market information for accuracy to ensure all filings are precise and up to date.
<p>Are you seeking an opportunity to contribute your organizational and analytical skills to the world of intellectual property? An exciting opportunity is available for a detail-oriented <strong>Patent Docketing Specialist</strong> to join a dynamic team within the legal field. This role offers the chance to support critical patent filing, prosecution, and maintenance processes while working alongside talented professionals at the forefront of innovation. <strong>Though this position is remote, at this time candidates need to be local to the Minneapolis, MN or Denver, CO areas.</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Accurately analyze and docket new patent application filings, office actions, formalities, and other correspondence related to patent matters.</li><li>Review documents from the USPTO, international patent offices, and foreign agents to ensure deadlines are identified and docketed following established procedures.</li><li>Maintain accurate records in the IP docket database and conduct periodic system audits as needed.</li><li>Monitor open due dates and proactively follow up with attorneys or internal client teams, advancing deadlines per country-specific laws and procedural guidelines.</li><li>Generate and distribute relevant docket reports to attorneys and internal teams based on established practices.</li><li>Create new docket records within the IP database system and assist with patent file intake, transfer-outs, and corresponding audits.</li><li>Collaborate with attorneys, support staff, and other docketing professionals to handle overflow or provide administrative assistance as required.</li></ul>
<p>A well-established and growing intellectual property law firm, known for its commitment to protecting innovation, is seeking a skilled <strong>Patent Attorney</strong> with a <strong>Mechanical Engineering background</strong> to join their collaborative team. If you are passionate about working with cutting-edge technologies in mechanical and electro-mechanical systems while delivering exceptional client service, this role may be the perfect fit.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Draft and prosecute U.S. and international patent applications for intricate mechanical and electro-mechanical systems.</li><li>Conduct patentability assessments, prior art searches, validity analyses, infringement analyses, and freedom-to-operate opinions.</li><li>Build and implement effective intellectual property strategies, including patent portfolio management and risk evaluations.</li><li>Collaborate closely with inventors, engineers, and legal colleagues to turn innovative concepts into high-quality patent applications.</li><li>Manage a sophisticated patent docket independently while meeting deadlines.</li><li>Conduct client consultations, provide legal insights, and undertake administrative duties as needed.</li></ul><p><br></p>
