Bemis Company, Inc.

Executive Legal Assistant - Intellectual Property

Bemis Company, Inc., an innovative leader in the flexible film and packaging industries, has an opening in Oshkosh, Wisconsin for its Patent and Legal Department. This position requires a high degree of integrity and an ability to maintain confidentiality.

The ideal candidate must be capable of providing versatile support within the Patent & Trademark Department in multiple areas including agreements, docket, database, and overall office support. This job requires: excellent administrative skills including the ability to type 65+ wpm; knowledge in Microsoft Office software; and an ability to accurately work under deadlines. The ideal candidate must be assertive with excellent communication skills; have an ability to work independently as well as with others; adapt easily to change; and handle deadline situations with a positive mental attitude. Minimum qualifications: a 4 year college degree with business or technical emphasis, or equivalent experience with an additional 2-4 years experience in a legal office or similar setting. Associates Degree in Paralegal Studies and experience with legal, patent, trademark or agreement matters would be a plus. Primary job duties include: file maintenance; attorney support including typing complex legal and technical documents and preparing legal formal papers (e.g. assignments, declarations, powers of attorney etc.); performing general clerical services such as organizing meetings, presentations, phone conferences, expense reports, etc. Other duties may include: managing a specialized database including preparing reports; searching databases; maintaining the department web-site.

Salary will commensurate with experience and includes a comprehensive benefits package. Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter and resume with salary requirements to:

Bemis Company, Inc.
Attn: J. Valentine; Dept. 715
PO Box 669
Neenah, WI 54956

Equal Employment Opportunity

Source - Oshkosh Northwestern - Oshkosh, WI
REQUIREMENTS
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