Legal Associate

About the role

We are seeking an English‑speaking Legal Associate to support our US‑based patent team operating out of Managua. The role provides essential legal and administrative assistance, ensuring smooth patent filings, compliance, and client communications.

Key responsibilities

• Draft, review and file patent applications and related legal correspondence.
• Monitor filing deadlines and procedural requirements to ensure compliance.
• Support attorneys and senior paralegals in client communications and routine requests.
• Maintain and update records in the patent management system.
• Conduct legal research for complex cases and patent‑related strategy work.
• Prepare IP reports such as Portfolio Health Reports, jurisdictional analyses and monthly docket reports.
• Assist with meeting preparation, distribute summaries and track action items.
• Review and process invoices from vendors and coordinate with external legal service providers.

Required profile

• Experience as a legal associate or paralegal.
• Bachelor’s degree or a Paralegal certificate (NALA / ABA).
• Advanced English proficiency.
• Detail‑oriented with strong organizational and communication skills.
• Self‑motivated ability to prioritize workload and anticipate problems.