Legal Assistant

We are looking for a Legal Assistant to support an intellectual property legal team in Raleigh, North Carolina. This is a Contract position expected to last at least two months, offering a hybrid schedule with two to three days onsite. The person in this role will help ease the administrative workload of the paralegal team by managing docket-related coordination, documentation, and reporting in a fast-paced legal environment.

Responsibilities:
• Maintain intellectual property docket records by entering updates, organizing case information, and keeping deadlines accurately tracked.
• Prepare reports, supporting documents, and routine legal paperwork to assist the paralegal team with daily operations.
• Coordinate administrative activities that improve workflow efficiency for a group of paralegals handling active matters.
• Review incoming information for completeness and ensure files are properly documented within the docketing system.
• Assist with gathering and organizing data needed for ongoing system build activities related to the team's legal support tools.
• Monitor calendars and deadline-related records to help the team stay aligned with filing and case management requirements.
• Provide general legal administrative support in a hybrid office setting, working onsite two to three days each week.

Qualifications:

• Prior experience with docketing in a legal or intellectual property environment.
• Familiarity with intellectual property processes and deadline-driven legal support work.
• Ability to prepare reports, manage documentation, and maintain accurate case records.
• Strong organizational skills with close attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Comfortable working within legal software systems used for docketing and file management.
• Proven ability to support multiple priorities in a fast-moving administrative setting.
• Availability to work in Raleigh, North Carolina on a hybrid schedule for the duration of the contract.

Compensation

Based on experience

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