Ray Quinney & Nebeker of Salt Lake City, UT is looking to hire an experienced Patent Prosecution Legal Assistant. Are you ready to take your career to the next level? Do you want to work where your loyalty, hard work, and a job well done are recognized? Would you like to use your skills to contribute to the success of a law firm that makes a difference in your community? If so, please read on!

This Legal Assistant position earns a competitive salary and is eligible for excellent benefits including a rich medical insurance plan, dental insurance, medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA), long-term disability, a 401(k) plan with matching and profit-sharing, life insurance, paid holidays, generous paid time off (PTO), and more. If this sounds like the right Legal Assistant opportunity for you, apply today!

ABOUT RAY QUINNEY & NEBEKER

Founded in 1940 and located in the heart of downtown Salt Lake City, we are one of the largest and most reputable full-service law firms in Utah. We are personable and professional problem solvers who offer clients an experienced, innovative, and diverse team of legal professionals.

Our culture is the reason we care. It starts from within. We love our jobs and enjoy who we work with. It is that collegiality that translates well into how we treat our clients with the utmost respect. To ensure that we hire and retain individuals who make a meaningful and significant contribution to our firm, our clients, and the community, we offer competitive pay, generous benefits, and a positive work environment.

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A PATENT PROSECUTION LEGAL ASSISTANT

As one of our Patent Prosecution Legal Assistants, you play an essential role in enhancing the effectiveness of our patent prosecution attorneys by performing a variety of duties such as drafting and formatting client letters, templates for legal documents, signature documents for inventors; managing calendars for disclosure meetings; making travel arrangements; and being familiar with United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) process and procedures while filing application and prosecution documents through the USPTO electronic filing system.

With your strong organizational skills and attention to detail, you effectively prioritize and manage requests from multiple attorneys. You take necessary direction from them, and from there you work independently with little or no supervision. You are a team player and contribute to the success of not only your assigned attorneys, but also your co-workers and the firm as a whole.

SKILLS, ABILITIES AND QUALIFICATIONS

Are you proficient in USPTO electronic filings, and Microsoft Office? Are you able to effectively manage multiple tasks with competing priorities? Do you have can-do attitude with excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal? If so, and you meet the qualifications below, you might be a perfect fit for the open Legal Assistant positions at our law firm!

• 5+ years' working experience as a patent prosecution legal assistant or similar role
• 2+ year experience processing USPTO electronic court filings preferred
• Two-year degree or equivalent work experience

READY TO JOIN OUR LAW FIRM'S LEGAL ASSISTANT TEAM?

We understand your time is valuable. That is why we have a very quick and easy application process. If you feel that you are a good fit for the open Patent Prosecution Legal Assistant position with our law firm, please fill out our initial, mobile-friendly application. We look forward to meeting you!

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