Legal Assistant

3 weeks ago

Chicago, United States Banner Witcoff Full time
Legal Assistant (Trademark Assistant)

Description:

Banner Witcoff is a leader in intellectual property law for more than 100 years. We are the trusted IP partner of choice for organizations around the world. We provide sound legal guidance and inventive IP solutions to power business for start-ups, Fortune 500 companies, and everything in between.

As a Legal Assistant, you will be part of a dynamic team of professionals working directly with attorneys and clients to support Banner Witcoff's IP practice. We pride ourselves on our relentless attention to detail and place an immense value on providing exceptional service, both internally and externally. We work as individuals, as team members, and as part of a growing and innovative law firm. We are seeking a full-time Legal Assistant (Trademark Assistant) to join our firm and become an integral part of our team.

Requirements:
  • High School diploma or GED required
  • Paralegal certificate preferred
  • Minimum of 2 years of office experience or proven experience as a Client Administrator, Legal Assistant, or relevant role
  • Proficiency with MS Office Suite and Google's G Suite Platforms
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong written and oral communication skills
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Must be detail-oriented and able to balance multiple tasks with proven strong time management skills
Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Support the Trademark team with client service, including opening new matters, adding new matters to status chart, tracking deadlines
  • Assist with client's global brand protection initiative by monitoring and policing online marketplaces by using online brand monitoring tools
  • Manage and conduct online searches using search engines to monitor for infringing products
  • Organize evidence and maintain records regarding enforcement efforts
  • Draft legal documents and correspondence
  • Maintain electronic files for current caseloads
  • Assist attorneys and paralegals with other administrative tasks and special projects as needed


The above list of duties and responsibilities is in no way a comprehensive list. From time to time, the employee may be required to perform other duties in support of the operation of the office, as requested by his/her supervisor or manager.

Banner Witcoff offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, a 35-hour workweek, business-casual attire, and a friendly office environment. We have a hybrid environment of in office and remote work. Interested candidates should apply online by sending a resume and cover letter with salary requirements.

Banner Witcoff is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. The Firm will not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, sex, pregnancy, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, legal citizenship or any other status protected by law.

Instructions to Recruiting Agencies and Search Firms

Banner Witcoff will not accept unsolicited resumes, and will not pay a fee for any unsolicited submissions. We will not accept resumes from search firms or recruiters with which we do not have an established agreement, and any resume sent without request or prior approval from our recruiting coordinators will be considered unsolicited. In addition, please do not call or e-mail any attorney or staff at our firm without prior approval from our recruiting coordinators. Thank you for respecting our process.

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