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IP Legal Assistant

New Haven, CT, NY 14202

Posted: 05/27/2026 Employment Type: Permanent Industry: Legal Job Number: 8286 Pay Rate: $52,500 - $71,000

Job Description

Flexible hybrid work option with paid parking for in office days!

A distinguished law firm with offices throughout the Eastern United State has a need for an IP Legal Assistant. The Legal Assistant will provides administrative and clerical support to a team of attorneys, including preparing legal documents, managing schedules and deadlines, communicating with clients, and utilizing practice-specific software. Works both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced legal environment.

Responsibilities
  • Prepare, draft, and format legal documents, correspondence, and other materials
  • Proofread documents for grammar, spelling, punctuation, and formatting accuracy
  • Manage attorney calendars, deadlines, court dates, depositions, hearings, and travel arrangements
  • Assist with client intake, file management, and electronic/paper document organization
  • Coordinate billing tasks, matter intake/update forms, check requests, and other administrative duties
  • Provide support to attorneys and collaborate with other Legal Assistants in a fast-paced environment
  • Maintain confidentiality and professionalism while supporting daily legal operations

Job Requirements

  • 1+ year of administrative experience in a legal environment required
  • Associate or Bachelor`s degree preferred
  • Knowledge of legal terminology, legal documents, court procedures, docketing, and electronic filing
  • Strong technical skills, including Microsoft Office and document management systems
  • Excellent proofreading, organizational, multitasking, and time management abilities
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion in handling sensitive information


Key Resource Group, LLC considers applicants for all positions without regard to gender, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, citizenship, veteran status, gender expression and/or identity, or any other class protected by federal, state, or local laws. Key Resource Group, LLC is an equal opportunity employer.

Meet Your Recruiter

Diane Prystajko-Martin
Legal Talent Acquisition Specialist

Diane joins KRG with twenty-plus years of diverse experience working in local law firms, design firms as well as local manufacturing companies, and we are thrilled to have her on our Team! Little did she know that her experience prepared her perfectly for her career as a Talent Acquisition Specialist at KRG, as she’s worked in many of the industries we serve. Diane’s keen ability to perfectly match candidates for the industries we place in is second to none. She enjoys meeting and working with new people and thrives when challenged with locating hard-to-find Candidates. Diane is an upbeat, organized, seasoned professional, and she has found her home with KRG, and we absolutely adore her.

Diane graduated from Erie Community College with a degree in Office Management and Information Technology. When she’s not spending time with her husband, family, and friends, you’ll find her walking her bulldog, practicing yoga, and reading. Diane is also the proprietor of an Etsy shop where she sells minerals and crystals.

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