V105 - Intellectual Property Legal Assistant

Job Duck is hiring a virtual V105 - Intellectual Property Legal Assistant Job Duck is a virtual staffing company that matches candidates to work from home for a single U.S.-based business, in most cases a law firm. Job Description: Summary If you're someone who thrives on precision and enjoys being the steady hand behind seamless legal operations, this role is for you. As an Intellectual Property Legal Assistant, you’ll be the heartbeat of our intellectual property practice, ensuring every deadline is met and every client feels supported. You’ll work closely with attorneys and international agents, keeping patent and trademark matters on track and clients informed. This position is ideal for someone detail-oriented, tech-savvy, and passionate about making legal processes feel approachable. •Monthly Compensation: 1,150 to 1,220 USD Responsibilities include, but are not limited to • Communicate proactively with clients about project progress • Track and meet internal and external deadlines • Monitor Patent Center and Trademark Center/TSDR daily • Use docketing software to manage updates and filings • Coordinate with foreign agents on international IP matters • Translate legal concepts into clear, actionable steps for clients • Finalize and file applications regularly • Maintain accurate client records and case files • Prepare weekly and monthly reports on filings and case status • Attend team meetings and coordinate with attorneys on active matters • Support operations with email reviews and deadline management • Draft and proofread legal documents with high attention to detail • Conduct preliminary research and prepare discovery responses • Track performance metrics and contribute to process improvements Key Skills • Intellectual property docketing and case management • Time tracking and calendar management • Legal document preparation and proofreading • Client communication and follow-up • Deadline coordination and milestone tracking • Research and reporting • Persistent and curious • Tech-loving and fun-spirited • Emotionally secure and optimistic • Detail-oriented and organized • Independent and proactive • Friendly, professional, and resourceful • Strong communicator and avid listener • Comfortable working remotely • Able to simplify complex ideas • Systematic and creative thinker Requirements • At least 1 year of experience as a legal assistant (intellectual property experience preferred) • Familiarity with Intellectual Property basics and legal office operations is a plus • Experience managing or supporting a law office • Ability to lead or follow as needed Software • CRM: Lawmatics, Practice Panther, AppColl • VoIP: Dialpad • Other: Signal, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Visio), Intellectual Property docketing software, and Case Management systems) Working Schedule: Monday to Friday - 9:00am to 5:00pm Timezone: Eastern Standard Time (EST) Languages: English We believe that Every Great Person Deserves a Great Job. This position is home-based, allowing you to work from the comfort of your own home. So, take the first step and apply now! Our application process involves multiple stages, and submitting your application is just the beginning. Every candidate needs to successfully pass each stage to become part of our team. Please keep an eye on your email and WhatsApp for the next steps, as we'll assign someone to guide you through the application process. Be sure to check your spam folder as well. Apply tot his job