Legal Assistant

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.We are seeking an Assistant (Intellectual Property) to provide executive legal assistance to attorneys and/or paraprofessionals in the daily operation of the Intellectual Property law department by providing quality work product for clients. In this role, you will assist the department in US and foreign patent prosecution filings by fulfilling executive assistant duties and the performance of complex secretarial and clerical tasks to produce documents and meet requirements of the patent prosecution process, using the firm standard word processing and other applicable software.ResponsibilitiesAssist attorneys by providing executive level administrative assistance through the performance of complex secretarial and clerical duties including: meeting planning and coordination, client communication, and scheduling, etc.Draft and complete documents/paperwork supporting patent prosecution by accurately and promptly completing necessary forms, documentation and other administrative tasksSchedule appointments and make arrangements for conferences and travel; maintain attorney's calendar, contacts and daily docket to ensure that deadlines are metCreate, organize and maintain client files, follow up on pending mattersSet up meetings as requested, ensuring all required materials are organized in advance and greet clients/guests as necessaryInteract professionally and promptly with clients and internal parties by reporting filing information and responding to questions appropriatelyOpen new client and client-matters, communicate relevant bar dates, priority information, working attorney and paralegal information to DocketingCreate and update FLIP Form Data RecordAssist with preparation of shell documents and edit the following documents for filing: new applications, amendments & responses and other USPTO filing documentsQualificationsHigh School Diploma or GED required; Associates Degree or Bachelor's Degree in a related field preferredPrior experience working in a legal setting preferredProficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and Excel 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.Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer/M/F/Vet/Disabled.About Foley & Lardner: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.