Legal Staff Legal Secretary in New York City, NY

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# Legal Secretary at Law Firm - New York City

Dentons US LLP, a prominent law firm, is looking to hire a Legal Secretary to join their IP Litigation practice in their New York office. The position will provide administrative support to up to 6 lawyers in a collaborative environment. The ideal candidate should have 5 years of Legal Secretarial experience in a mid- to large-size law firm and have a Bachelor's degree.

## Responsibilities

- Prepare, edit, and proofread legal briefs, memoranda, correspondence, and documents, including but not limited to license agreements, joint venture agreements, and non-disclosure agreements, as well as other business contracts
- Prepare complex and confidential documents and presentations
- Assist with electronic and paper court filings. Prepare and transmit Assignments, Declarations, and Power of Attorney documents
- Billing - reviewing pro formas, prepare cover letters on client invoices, open matters and follow up with vendors on invoice matters
- Report USPTO and foreign trademark office communications to clients
- Conduct status check on active foreign trademarks, including communications with foreign associates
- Maintain attorney calendar and coordinate attendance at conference calls and meetings
- Handle confidential information as necessary
- Maintain lawyers contacts lists in Outlook and InterAction
- Assist with attorney s time entry, expense reports and budget spreadsheets
- Other duties as assigned

## Experience & Qualifications

- 5 years of Legal Secretarial experience in a mid- to large-size law firm supporting Litigation Attorneys
- Patent, copyright, and trademark litigation experience preferred
- Bachelor s degree is a plus
- Great written and oral communication skills and the ability to communicate directly with clients providing a high level of client service
- Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, ability to prioritize, work independently and multi-task
- Ability to work in a high-volume environment
- Excellent computer skills and Advanced knowledge of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook; ability to learn and quickly become proficient in new computer software programs
- Ability to work with minimal supervision and work overtime as needed

## Salary Range

New York Only: $95,000 - $105,000

Law Firm is currently looking for a Legal Secretary to join their IP Litigation practice in their New York office. The Legal Secretary will be responsible for providing administrative support to up to 6 lawyers in a collaborative environment. The ideal candidate should have 5 years of Legal Secretarial experience in a mid- to large-size law firm and have a Bachelor's degree.

## Responsibilities

- Prepare, edit, proofread, and file legal briefs, memoranda, correspondence, and documents, including but not limited to license agreements, joint venture agreements, and non-disclosure agreements, as well as other business contracts
- Prepare complex and confidential documents and presentations
- Assist with electronic and paper court filings. Prepare and transmit Assignments, Declarations, and Power of Attorney documents
- Billing - reviewing pro formas, prepare cover letters on client invoices, open matters and follow up with vendors on invoice matters
- Report USPTO and foreign trademark office communications to clients
- Conduct status check on active foreign trademarks, including communications with foreign associates
- Maintain attorney calendar and coordinate attendance at conference calls and meetings
- Handle confidential information as necessary
- Maintain lawyers contacts lists in Outlook and InterAction
- Assist with attorney s time entry, expense reports and budget spreadsheets
- Other duties as assigned

## Experience & Qualifications

- 5 years of Legal Secretarial experience in a mid- to large-size law firm supporting Litigation Attorneys
- Patent, copyright, and trademark litigation experience preferred
- Bachelor s degree is a plus
- Great written and oral communication skills and the ability to communicate directly with clients providing a high level of client service
- Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, ability to prioritize, work independently and multi-task
- Ability to work in a high-volume environment
- Excellent computer skills and Advanced knowledge of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook; ability to learn and quickly become proficient in new computer software programs
- Ability to work with minimal supervision and work overtime as needed

## Salary Range

New York Only: $95,000 - $105,000

Law Firm is on the hunt for a Legal Secretary to join their IP Litigation practice in their New York office. The position is an opportunity to join a highly collaborative team and provide administrative support to up to 6 lawyers. The ideal candidate should have 5 years of Legal Secretarial experience in a mid- to large-size law firm and have a Bachelor's degree.

## Responsibilities

- Prepare, edit, and proofread legal briefs, memoranda, correspondence, and documents, including but not limited to license agreements, joint venture agreements, and non-disclosure agreements, as well as other business contracts
- Prepare complex and confidential documents and presentations
- Assist with electronic and paper court filings. Prepare and transmit Assignments, Declarations, and Power of Attorney documents
- Billing - reviewing pro formas, prepare cover letters on client invoices, open matters and follow up with vendors on invoice matters
- Report USPTO and foreign trademark office communications to clients
- Conduct status check on active foreign trademarks, including communications with foreign associates
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