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.

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.

Requirements

• 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.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance.
• Eligibility to enroll in the company 401(k) plan.

Schedule

Hybrid schedule with two to three days onsite per week.