Foley & Lardner LLP is a great place to work because of what we do and how we do it. Here, your unique perspectives, experiences, and abilities will be embraced and developed, so you can excel. Being a part of Foley means having the opportunities and resources necessary to gain experience, advance professional goals, and forge meaningful connections. It’s a place where you can build your career and enjoy professionally satisfying work. We have over 2,300 people who are #HappyatFoley, and we think you will be too.
Foley & Lardner LLP's Washington, D.C. office is seeking an experienced Assistant to join our Intellectual Property (IP) team. The right candidate will provide legal assistance to attorneys and clients in all aspects of patent prosecution. The Assistant will perform advanced-level legal and administrative support duties requiring sound judgment, critical thinking, project management, and advanced organizational skills that entail a high level of detail.
Manage inbox/emails by acknowledging, distributing, and saving to electronic document repository
Correspond with clients, attorneys and staff to ensure instructions are received and deadlines are met
Submit conflicts check(s) and new client matter information through OPEN; prepare engagement letters and assist with client billing as required
Draft and complete documents/paperwork supporting patent prosecution by accurately and promptly completing necessary forms, documentation and other administrative tasks
Provide document production services, including styling and formatting of documents; proofreading and checking for appropriate formatting, spelling and grammatical errors
Interact professionally and promptly with clients and internal parties by reporting filing information and responding to questions appropriately
Respond appropriately to emails, telephone calls, letters and/or visitors; use resources to resolve and answer routine questions
Schedule appointments and make arrangements for conferences and travel; maintain attorney's calendar and contacts
Create, organize and maintain client files, follow up on pending matters
Set up meetings as requested, ensuring all required materials are organized in advance and greet clients/guests as necessary
Qualifications
Five (5) years’ experience as a legal assistant in patent prosecution or comparable role preferred
High School Diploma or GED required; Associate's Degree or Bachelor's Degree in a related field preferred
Experience working in NetDocs preferred
Experience working in Inprotech preferred
Pursuant to the Washington DC Pay Transparency Law, the salary range for this Washington DC based position is between $58,300 - $132,900. These figures represent the full compensation range of this position. The actual offered amount will be determined based on the following factors: education, experience, geographic market, and internal pay equity at Foley.
Foley offers a comprehensive benefit program which currently includes Paid Time Off; Paid Holidays; Medical, Dental and Vision insurance; 401(k) Retirement; Disability and Life insurance; Adoption Assistance; Backup Care for Dependents.
Foley is an Am Law 50 law firm consistently ranked among top-tier practices. With over 1,100 lawyers in 26 offices across the United States, Mexico, Europe, and Asia, our market-leading platform includes Corporate, Intellectual Property, and Litigation. Adding depth to our bench strength, we focus on four primary sectors: Energy, Health Care & Life Sciences, Innovative Technology, and Manufacturing. We look beyond the law to focus on the constantly evolving demands facing our clients and act as trusted business advisors to deliver creative, practical, and effective solutions.
For nearly two centuries, Foley has maintained its commitment to the highest level of innovative legal services and to the stewardship of our people, firm, clients, and the communities we serve. While respecting our roots, we’re also continuously looking to modernize all aspects of our business and elevate who we are and what we do, which keeps us focused on the future.
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