Intellectual Property Legal Secretary

Role Description: The Intellectual Property Legal Secretary will provide administrative support to attorneys handling intellectual property matters, including patents, trademarks, and copyrights. Day-to-day responsibilities include preparing and formatting legal documents, managing attorney calendars and deadlines, maintaining case files and attorney billing. The role involves filing and organizing correspondence. This is a full-time, on-site role located in Baton Rouge, LA, requiring consistent in-office presence to support attorneys and collaborate with the broader legal team.

Qualifications: Experience supporting legal professionals or legal assistants. Proficiency in legal document preparation, including drafting, formatting, reviewing, and managing filings and correspondence. Strong clerical skills, including data entry, filing, document management, and use of office productivity software (e.g., MS Office, Excel, Word, etc.)Diary management capabilities, including maintaining calendars, tracking deadlines, and coordinating schedules and court dates. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with professional client service and telephone etiquette. High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced legal environment. Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information in compliance with legal and ethical standards. Previous experience in a law firm or legal department is preferred.