Senior Legal Support Analyst
This position can be based in any of our U.S. office locations and offers a hybrid work arrangement, requiring one day on-site per week in office, with the possibility of additional required in-office days depending on business and client needs.
About the role
The Senior Legal Support Analyst (LSA) makes consistent contributions to the mentoring, training, and professional development of Legal Support Analysts (LSAs). Under general supervision and according to established policies and procedures, they provide support to firm attorneys and their clients, maintain positive contact with attorneys (including outside counsel), support staff, clients, and vendors, and observe confidentiality of firm matters.
Responsibilities
- Provide consistent contributions to the mentoring and training of Legal Support Analysts
- Serve as support on projects taken on by Legal Support Analysts
- Manage own docket and workload for Information Disclosure Statement filings and/or annuity and maintenance fee payments
- Communicate with clients and vendors directly with minimal oversight
- Collaborate with the Legal Support Analyst Supervisor on the professional development of Legal Support Analysts
- Ensure timely and efficient workflow of docketed and/or attorney requested items
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of patent rules and regulations
- Perform other related duties as assigned
Requirements
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience
- Comprehensive knowledge of the U.S. Patent Prosecution process and U.S. Patent Prosecution docketing
- Strong knowledge of IP docketing systems and forms generation systems
- Proficiency in navigating some or all of the following PTO platforms: Patent Center, EFS, PAIR, EPAS, WIPO, and PTO Financial Supervisor
- Familiarity with Foreign Patent Prosecution timelines
- Exemplary client service skills, with the ability to interact with various departments, all levels of firm executive personnel, vendors, and contractors
- Excellent written, verbal, and organizational skills
- Ability to communicate openly and honestly
- Ability to work collaboratively with leadership and within the team
- Multitask in a highly demanding, deadline-driven environment
- High level of attention to detail
- Ability to proofread typed material for grammatical, typographical, and spelling errors
- Ability to type standard correspondence, memoranda, and similar material in draft or final form from written material or dictation
- Maintain and handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion
- Proficiency in MS Office applications
Benefits
At Fenwick, we provide a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees, including:
- Healthcare
- Life Insurance
- Health Savings Accounts
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Wellbeing programs
Except as otherwise required by law, temporary employees are generally not entitled to these benefits.
Pay
The anticipated salary range for this position is $76,000 - $107,500. The actual base salary offered may depend on qualifications, experience, education, certifications, and location. A discretionary bonus for eligible employees may also be available based on performance.
Schedule
- 40 hours per week, Monday–Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
- Flexibility and ability to work overtime as needed
- Non-exempt position