IP Assistant

Seeking an IP Assistant for a full-time role in Washington, DC.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with the preparation of court filings and organization of pleadings, memoranda, discovery and other legal documents
• Prepare, edit, proofread, and redline documents and correspondence for accuracy, grammar, and formatting
• Prepare client bills and related forms and arrange for expense advancement, reimbursement, and invoice payments
• Coordinate travel and meeting logistics, including scheduling, arranging videoconferences, conferences calls, and conference rooms; requesting equipment and food and beverage orders; preparing presentation materials
• Organize and maintain attorney contacts and calendars
• Input, review, edit, and update attorney time entries and print reports
• Ensure all client communications are relayed accurately and timely
• Organize and maintain paper and electronic files in accordance with Firm records retention policies
• Completes training to assist attorneys with monitoring docket and prepare for deadlines
• Completes core training/cross-training, skills assessments, and related development in all IP

Requirements

• High school degree or equivalent required; Bachelor’s degree or paralegal certificate preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook and Office programs, such as, Word, Excel, PowerPoint; familiarity or willingness to learn databases; familiarity with the Internet/Intranet and using the internet for research.
• Excellent attention to detail
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to efficiently handle multiple tasks
• Excellent oral and written communication (including spelling and grammar) and interpersonal skills are required