Job Description

Position: Legal Coordinator

Location: Durham, NC (Hybrid)

Pay: $60,000/year

Experience:

• 2 years of experience working as a Paralegal or Legal Assistant
• 2 to 4 years of experience in database management, project coordination, and administrative support.
• Prior experience with intellectual property or contracts strongly preferred.

Education: High school diploma or GED required; associate's or bachelor’s degree preferred.

Type: Full-time; Direct Hire

Schedule: Day Shift

Greene Resources has partnered with Semiconductor Research Corporation to find a Legal Coordinator to join a growing and dynamic team! The Legal Coordinator plays a vital role in supporting the administration of intellectual property and providing general legal support to the contracts department. This position is primarily responsible for overseeing the U.S. patent process and related prosecution matters, ensuring all activities are handled accurately, efficiently, and in compliance with applicable deadlines.

Job Description:

• Oversee all tasks related to patent prosecution, including filings, office actions, docket tracking, and maintenance fees.
• Serve as the point of contact for invention disclosures and coordinate with SRC sponsors and patent firms.
• Maintain intellectual property records in internal databases and generate regular reports.
• Manage patent-related communications and approvals with universities and legal firms.
• Review and code patent invoices and collaborate with accounting on IP budgeting.
• Build positive relationships with university tech transfer offices and patent attorneys.
• Handle expense approvals and budget distribution across research programs.
• Prepare IP-related reports and respond to inquiries from internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide administrative support to the contracts team, including data entry and proofreading.
• Monitor IP expenses using internal financial software and tools.

Position Requirements:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and CRM/database systems.
• Strong organizational, planning, and deadline-management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to work independently and handle sensitive legal documents.
• Detail-oriented and able to manage multiple priorities effectively.

Greene Resources is part of Array Corporation , the leading technology-enabled workforce solutions company whose mission is to fix how labor is bought, sold and delivered to enable universal access to the American Dream.

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

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