Intellectual Property Assistant

Overview

Foley & Lardner LLP's Dallas office is seeking an experienced Assistant to join our Intellectual Property (IP) law department. The right candidate will provide legal assistance to attorneys and clients in the daily operation of trademark and patent prosecution practice by providing quality work product for clients.

Responsibilities

• Manage electronic e-docket, maintain secondary docket
• 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
• Anticipate attorney’s needs and prepare necessary documents supporting patent prosecution by accurately and promptly completing appropriate forms, documentation and other administrative tasks in draft for attorney’s review
• Provide document production services, including styling and formatting of documents; proofreading and checking for appropriate formatting, spelling and grammatical errors
• Work in a team environment, interacting professionally and promptly with persons at all levels in the firm and with clients 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, using NetDocs, follow-up on pending matters
• Set up meetings as requested, ensuring all required materials are organized in advance and greet clients/guests as necessary
• Prepare expense reimbursement requests
• Cross-train to support Dallas office IP assistants and attorneys

Qualifications

• Minimum of three (3) years of legal assistant or legal support experience required
• Minimum of one (1) year supporting an Intellectual Property practice or attorneys required
• High School Diploma or GED required; Associate's Degree or Bachelor's Degree in a related field preferred
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and Excel

Benefits

• Dallas - $56,800 to $129,300
• Paid Time Off; Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
• 401(k) Retirement
• Disability and Life insurance
• Adoption Assistance
• Backup Care for Dependents

About Foley & Lardner

Foley & Lardner LLP 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.