Adams & Martin Group is seeking a Patent Prosecution Legal Assistant to join a law firm in Minneapolis. This is a direct hire opportunity with a hybrid work model (3 days in office/2 day remote).

The Legal Assistant's responsibilities include:

• Provide administrative support such as meeting arrangements, calendar appointments, update contacts information, handle routine correspondence, make photocopies, arrange travel, process expenses and reimbursements, etc
• Review and prioritize incoming email and regular mail, scan (if necessary) and distribute case-related items to team, and file in appropriate electronic file of document management system
• Draft, format, and revise letters, memoranda, pleadings, forms, and other documents
• Proofread client and court documents
• Open and maintain new client and matter files
• Manage attorneys' docket; communicate deadlines to team
• Establish, organize and maintain case files, including pleadings, correspondence, notebooks, depositions, exhibits, production documents, document indexes, electronic form and in paper if required
• Retrieve files, cases, depositions, exhibits, documents, and other information as requested
• Prepare for and electronically file pleadings with the Court, and service of same
• Make necessary arrangements for depositions
• Assist team in preparation for out-of-town depositions and trial
• Enter timesheets and assist with processing client billing, including reviewing and sending out client invoices
• Processes incoming vendor invoices for payment
• Assist other members of the litigation group when necessary
• Perform other duties or projects as assigned or requested

Qualifications:

• 4+ years litigation experience
• Obtain and maintain a working knowledge of attorneys' areas of practice and familiarity with legal terminology, current court rules, and procedures
• Obtain and maintain a working knowledge of M&G systems, policies and procedures. Attend and complete additional specific training as needed
• Possess excellent computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Sharepoint, Adobe Acrobat), 3E and other software specific to the firm and the litigation group
• Must possess positive, upbeat attitude and ability to stay calm under pressure
• Must be a team player
• Ability to organize and prioritize numerous tasks and complete them under time constraints. Ability to work at high level of mental effort while handling multiple tasks. Ability to concentrate on details
• Ability to proofread typed material for contextual, grammatical, typographical or spelling errors
• Interpersonal skills necessary to communicate and follow instructions from a diverse group of clients, attorneys, paralegals and staff
• Work occasionally requires more than 37.5 hours per week and may occasionally require irregular hours. Must have willingness to be flexible, when necessary

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.