Legal Administrative Assistant

Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Legal Administrative Assistant Job Description:A. Primary Function: Support assigned corporate attorney and patent attorney with job functions. Maintain and monitor contracts and patent docket and support litigation matters. Assure that all action items are handled in a timely manner by the appropriate personnel to meet deadlines. Communicate with outside counsel and internal employees regarding legal matters.B. Duties and Responsibilities: (See Primary Function description above.) Assist legal counsel in various matters, including preparing and maintaining agreements and databases for contracts and confidentiality agreements, and preparing, filing and prosecuting patent applications and related documents. Support legal counsel in managing the legal work flow that passes through department, including scheduling meetings, managing attorney calendars, making travel arrangements and processing invoices for payment. Perform general administrative duties that include photocopying, faxing, ordering supplies, preparing/sorting mail. Serves as point person of contact for Corporate and IP legal department and answers questions that may require further research and follow-up.C. Specialized Knowledge & Skills: Individual must be a team player with excellent secretarial, organizational and interpersonal skills. Must be able to multi-task and prioritize. Individual should have excellent written and oral communication skills. Must possess strong computer skills, including mastery of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint, and be able to perform on-line research. Please include salary requirements in cover letter.D. Experience: Legal experience preferred, but not required. Will train, as needed, for a person who is willing to learn. E. Education & Training: High school graduate.Job Experience:Legal experience preferred, but not required. Will train, as needed, for a person who is willing to learn.Minimum Education Required: High SchoolYears of Experience Required: At Least 3 YearsExpected Travel Time: None Please visit us online at www.bostonscientific.com for more information.