Entry Level Legal Assistant
Location: Houston Texas
Description: Halliburton is currently interviewing Entry Level Legal Assistant right now, this career will be placed in Texas. Detailed specification about this career opportunity kindly see the descriptions. Why Halliburton? How about global opportunities, interesting work within small cohesive teams, extensive training, and the opportunity to take your career wherever you want it to GO, with all the support and stability of a truly global organization. With more than 72,000 employees in approximately 80 countries, Halliburton is one of the largest and most respected energy services companies in the industry. Since 1919, our customers have relied on our industry-leading technologies, scientific expertise and, most importantly, our knowledgeable and experienced professionals to help them me! et the world's demand for energy. Whether you are a new gradua! te seeking your first job, or an experienced professional looking to make a career change, we have fantastic opportunities across our organization. Are you ready to GO?
Assists in-house attorneys and legal assistants in handling various legal matters, including but not limited to employment claims and disputes, garnishments, litigation involving construction disputes, corporate secretarial function, and various special projects. Under the supervision of a more senior legal assistant or in-house attorney, helps investigate claims and disputes, locates documents, records, witnesses, etc., maintains case files, records, and information systems. Supports in-house legal assistants and in-house attorneys in the coordination of depositions, hearings, mediations, trials, and other proceedings. Entry level position. Typically requires undergraduate degree, and/or paralegal certificate, and/or equivalent experience.
Support in-house intellectual property attorneys and staff. ! Familiar with IP Manager. Docketing, including domestic and foreign patent prosecution office actions, agreements and other matter deadlines. Prepare reports, including reports for annuity and maintenance fee decisions, patent committee meetings, foreign filing deadlines, and other IP processes. Knowledge of domestic and foreign patent prosecution laws. Ability to perform prior art searches and other legal research. Ability to work independently with high degree of accuracy. Ability to multi-task and to handle a high-volume work environment. Capable of handling other intellectual property matters as required.
Financial/accounting background or previous experience in reconciling patent accounts. Must be detail oriented. Must be able to function independently or in a group. Familiar with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
Requires paralegal certificate or 3-5 years of patent docketing experience.
NOTE: Candidates having qualifications that e! xceed the minimum job requirements will be considered for higher level ! roles given the experience level, additional business needs and job requirements in the organization. Depending on education, experience and skill level, position may be available at Entry, Assistant Legal or Senior Legal Assistant level.
Halliburton is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
Job Code: A345-ESG
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This career starts available on: Thu, 06 Feb 2014 18:55:47 GMT