Legal Secretary (Intellectual Property)

 - LEGAL SECRETARY (INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY) -

Do you enjoy being a part of a dynamic team while performing work that makes an impact on our clients? Do you like providing extraordinary client service in a fast-paced environment? We are seeking candidates who are eager to learn a new practice area as a Legal Secretary supporting our Intellectual Property group! Preferred candidates will have at least a year of prior legal secretary experience; knowledge of trademarks is helpful but not required.

Job Responsibilities

• Provides assistance coordinating meetings, events and travel for staff within department.
• Trains on and assists with preparing and filing trademark applications and other documents with the USPTO.
• Manages additional projects on an as needed basis for the department.

Job Requirements

• Must possess a high level of professionalism and interpersonal skills so as to be able to work well with employees at all levels within the organization and maintain all information in the strictest of confidence. Required to use tact and diplomacy when dealing with others.
• Must have ability to read, write, and communicate fluent English; ability to compose documents in the appropriate business style using correct grammar and spelling; ability to communicate clearly using proper grammar and diction over the telephone.
• Must possess attention to detail, ability to balance multiple projects, and strong time management skills.
• Must have ability to reason and apply common-sense understanding to situations encountered.
• Ability to process routine daily functions while being able to resolve sensitive issues and complex assignments utilizing above average critical thinking skills.
• Ability to work overtime as needed.
• The physical demands of this position are representative of those that might be met by an employee in order for him or her to successfully perform the essential functions of the position.  These include being both mobile and stationary throughout the workday, having the ability to transport 20 pounds and being able to operate a computer and other business equipment found in the office.

Thompson Coburn LLP is a large full service, multi-state firm with offices in Chicago, Los Angeles, St. Louis, Southern Illinois and Washington D.C.   At Thompson Coburn, our behavior and the expectations we have of ourselves are guided by the values that we hold in the highest regard: integrity, a passion for excellence, a focus on serving the client, a value of diversity, innovation, creativity, trust and loyalty.  Within the Firm, we value each other as people and colleagues.  In addition to the exceptional working environment and a competitive salary, Thompson Coburn provides the following benefit options to qualifying employees:

• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance & ADD policies
• Short & Long Term Disability Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401(k) Profit Sharing Plans
• Parking/Transportation Stipend
• Section 125 Plan (Pre-tax premiums, dependent care and medical reimbursement)
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Wellness Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• College Savings Plan Deductions (529 Plans)
• Long Term Care

Applicants interested in applying to Thompson Coburn LLP are required to complete our application, which can be found by visiting the site below.

www.thompsoncoburncareers.com

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V