McKee, Voorhees & Sease, PLC is an intellectual property boutique firm, specializing in protecting and defending our client’s patents, trademarks, trade secrets, copyrights, licensing, and regulatory needs. We focus on providing each client a customized IP portfolio, fit to serve their business needs and achieve their strategic goals.

The firm is looking for a full-time Intellectual Property Paralegal/Legal Assistant to work in our Des Moines, IA office. As part of a team of Intellectual Property Paralegals and Legal Assistants, you will work in a team environment while supporting attorneys and patent agents. This is not a remote position.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Preparation of and working with departments, attorneys, and patent agents to prepare and file Provisional, Utility, and Continuing applications with the USPTO.
Working with departments, attorneys, patent agents, and foreign counsel for filing of international applications.
Coordination with clients for signatures and revision of papers and documents necessary for the above.
Preparation of client correspondence as received from USPTO and foreign counsel.
Organization and management of multiple tasks with time-sensitivity.
Communications with clients as well as internal personnel to complete tasks and to maintain confidentiality.
Management of internal dockets associated with the above.
Efficient proofreading, redlining, and editing of documents prepared by attorneys, patent agents, and foreign counsel for accuracy, comprehension, and overall grammar and punctuation.
Process billing and time entry.
Internal Filing of documents as per electronic filing structure.
Other duties as associated with the functions of an intellectual Property Paralegal/Legal Assistant.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree is required.
Candidates should have a minimum of 3 years of experience in a law firm administrative office.
Candidates must be efficient, flexible, detail-oriented, results-oriented, a self-starter, possess strong organizational and communication skills, strong computer skills, with the ability to prioritize, and the ability to work in a fast-paced team environment.
Occasional overtime work may be necessary and flex time with 2 remote days a week are available.

We offer a highly competitive salary, benefits package, and flexible schedule.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift
Monday to Friday

Experience:

Microsoft Office: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

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Intellectual Property Paralegal/Legal Assistant