Barclay Damon LLP, a leading regional law firm of approximately 300 attorneys that operates from a strategic platform of offices located in Albany, Boston, Buffalo, New Haven, New York City, Rochester, Syracuse, Washington DC, and Toronto, is seeking a full-time legal assistant in our Albany or Syracuse, New York, locations. This position is part of the Patents & Prosecution and Trademarks, Copyrights & Licensing Practice Areas within the Intellectual Property Practice Group. Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, providing administrative and clerical support to attorneys, including filing patent documents with the appropriate government offices, tracking deadlines, managing dockets, preparing and proofreading legal documents and correspondence, assisting with client intake, and maintaining files and records. Additional responsibilities include scheduling and travel coordination, billing, matter administration, and providing support to other legal assistants as needed. 

Qualifications

• At least two years of current working knowledge of patent and trademark processes; experience preparing patent and trademark applications for filing; and experience drafting, reviewing,  and comprehending patent and trademark documents are strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of legal terminology, legal forms and documents, and legal practices and procedures.
• Strong technical skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, document management programs, and internet applications.
• Attention to detail, including proofreading experience that includes correcting grammatical, typographical, and spelling errors and performing minor editing of routine law correspondence and legal matters.
• Multitasking and time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks.
• Excellent writing, verbal and listening skills; ability to interpret instructions provided in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• The ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with attorneys, clients, co-workers, and other individuals.
• The ability to maintain confidentiality and act with discretion.

A hybrid work schedule may be possible after the successful completion of an in-office, three-month introductory period.

Qualified applicants should submit a cover letter, desired salary, and resume to legalassistant@barclaydamon.com.

Posted November 12, 2026.

Salary Range: $55,000 to $65,000.

This salary range represents the firm’s good-faith and reasonable estimate of the range of compensation for the position and does not include performance- or merit-based bonuses or other benefits offered by the firm. Actual compensation will depend on a number of factors, including but not limited to the candidate’s years of experience, qualifications, skill set, and office location.

Barclay Damon is an Equal Opportunity Employer.