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Legal Assistant

L5

pirkey barber pllcAustin, TX3 days ago

$65,000 - $85,000 per year

Occupations

Paralegals and Legal AssistantsLegal Secretaries and Administrative AssistantsLegal Support Workers, All Other

Industries

Offices of LawyersAll Other Legal ServicesLessors of Nonfinancial Intangible Assets
Legal Assistant Founded in 2006, Pirkey Barber is one of the largest firms in the United States focused on trademark, trade dress, copyright, and unfair competition law. We are frequently recognized as one of the leading trademark firms in the country. We are seeking a legal assistant to perform a variety of administrative duties for assigned attorney(s). The legal assistant will maintain positive contact with clients, attorneys and staff and observe confidentiality of client matters. This is a hybrid position with in-office requirements in our Austin, TX office.
What You'll Do:
  • Provide administrative and legal support to attorneys in managing domestic and international trademark client portfolios.
  • Assist with filings, maintenance, and correspondence with clients and trademark offices such as the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
  • Draft and prepare correspondence, legal documents, and emails from written or oral instructions
  • Manage calendars, schedule meetings, coordinate travel (domestic and international), and maintain deadline reminders
  • Handle phone calls, voicemail, mail, and internal electronic filings; ensuring timely document routing and delivery
  • Maintain organized client files both physical and electronic.
  • Conduct internal preliminary trademark conflict searches
  • Assist with billing support
  • Conduct client based research using Secretary of State databases, USPTO, PACER and other online resources
  • Coordinate with the legal assistant team and other administrative staff, as needed
  • Experience with handling high-volume client matters.
  • Prepare reports for attorneys
  • Maintain confidentiality in all client interactions
Qualifications:
  • 5+ years of law firm experience
  • No trademark-specific experience required.
  • Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, document management systems, timekeeping and billing systems.
  • Ability to manage multiple deadlines and work independently in a fast-paced environment.
  • Salary$65,000 - $85,000 per year (eligible for overtime)
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
  • 401(k)401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible schedule
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Retirement plan
  • TelehealthVision insurance
This position is not available to candidates who now or in the future will require U.S. visa sponsorship (including H‐1B, TN, or E‐3 visas).
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Level

SeniorL5

Salary

$65,000 - $85,000 per year

Location

Austin, TX

Occupation

Paralegals and Legal Assistants

Industry

Offices of Lawyers

Posted

3 days ago

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