Future Opening: Administrative Assistant
Full Time • Long Beach
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KPPB is an intellectual property law firm practicing all areas of IP law. The firm, established in 2007, enjoys a professional culture that emphasizes teamwork, effective communication, and a healthy balance between work and family life. The company takes great pride in its ability to provide excellent service to our clients and further the opportunities of our attorneys and staff for professional and personal growth.
We are seeking an exceptionally bright, well-organized, and self-motivated individual to support our team. The ideal candidate demonstrates attention to detail and possesses great organization and prioritization skills, as well as the ability to complete complex tasks quickly. The ideal candidate will react with appropriate urgency to situations that require a quick turnaround, and be eager to take on varied and exciting new projects and learn new skills. The candidate will also possess a high level of integrity and discretion in managing confidential information, and professionalism is critical. This role is available for full-time employment for the right candidate.
If you are looking to work in a dynamic startup legal environment where you are valued as a professional, we encourage you to apply. KPPB offers competitive compensation based on experience and benefits packages including health insurance, 401k and four weeks vacation for full time employees. Come help us support the scientists and entrepreneurs, who are tackling the great problems of our time.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with daily operation of the firm including receptionist and administrative duties, including maintaining clean and secure reception areas, answering and directing phone calls, greeting and directing visitors, and managing office supplies
- Check and scan daily mail and distribute to necessary employees
- Organize paper files and mail Original Letters Patents and Certificates of Registration to clients via USPS or FedEx
- Organize, execute, and assist with team activities (staff meeting agendas, on-site/off-site, team social events, etc.)
- Manage/maintain firm MCLE renewal and records
- Collaborate with other assistant teams on various projects as needed
- Coordinate travel arrangements for employees
- Assist with Firm monthly newsletter
- Manage and update the Firm website
- Maintain Firm organization charts and employee directory
Skills and Characteristics
- Experience with Outlook and Excel are preferred, but not required
- Anticipate needs
- Resourceful and adaptable
- Organized
- Ability to practice effective communication
- Analytical
Compensation: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour
About KPPB
Based in Southern California, KPPB was founded in 2007 to mirror the forward thinking and fast pace of the clients and markets we serve. We focus on objectives that make sense for our clients’ businesses. For over a decade now, we have offered flat-fee schedules and alternative fee structures to enable execution of IP strategies with budgetary certainty.
KPPB is committed to protecting risk-takers and their ideas. Our attorneys are motivated by a desire to see transformative technologies succeed. We are proud to be trusted advisors who are respected for our technical expertise.
Careers
KPPB is always looking for attorneys with a strong legal and technical background and a passion for working with early stage technology companies and university tech transfer. We have a summer program for both 1L and 2L law students.
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