Legal Practice Assistant - Intellectual Property - Patent

Morgan Lewis • Seattle, WA

9d • $55,500 - $88,800 • Hybrid

About The Position

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP, one of the world’s leading global law firms with offices in strategic hubs of commerce, law, and government across North America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East, is seeking a Legal Practice Assistant to support the Intellectual Property - Patent practice group (IP-PATSU PG). This position will report to the Manager of Legal Practice Support. The position will be responsible for providing a broad range of administrative and substantive legal support to the IP-PATSU PG in an environment where collaboration and exceptional client service is emphasized. Legal Practice Assistants are part of ML LawPath®, a comprehensive program that combines substantive law firm experience with practical, hands-on training and professional development opportunities. It is designed to provide the experience, connections, and continuous learning to fast track your career, with an opportunity to form client relationships, routinely engage with IP-PATSU PG attorneys and legal professionals, and gain significant analytical and project management skills. ML LawPath® endeavors to help Legal Practice Assistants develop a well-rounded skill set and best practices that will foster their success as legal professionals and beyond. Morgan Lewis recognizes the benefits of supporting flexible working arrangements. This position will reside in the Seattle office, with a hybrid in-office/remote working schedule. Flexibility with overtime is required. A commitment of two years is expected, and candidates must start no later than June 29, 2026.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree required (STEM background preferred)
• 3.5 GPA or higher preferred
• One (1) year of internship or professional experience preferred
• Two-year commitment expected.
• Ability to be proactive and a self-starter
• Ability to think critically and see “big picture” effects
• Superior written/verbal communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to work independently and within a team environment are a must
• Exceptional leadership and organization skills
• Proven ability to meet stringent deadlines, adapt to changing priorities, and balance multiple tasks while operating in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Ability to manage confidential information with discretion
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Flexibility to travel and work evening hours at times as needed.

Responsibilities

• Establishes, organizes and maintains case and client files and databases.
• Supports the development and management of case and practice group timelines.
• Assists attorneys with the preparation and review of various patent documents and forms.
• Provides draft documents to attorneys and clients.
• Reviews and processes Filing Receipt, Notice of Recordation, Office Actions, Notices of Allowance, Recordation of Assignment, Letters Patent, and Notice of Publication in accordance with set guidelines and procedures.
• Prepares pre-issuance documents, which include Issue Fee Payments and Information Disclosure Statements, if necessary.
• Prepares and files documents with the US Patent and Trademark Office, including Requests for Filing Receipt, Requests for Corrected Filing Receipt, Issue Fees, Formal Drawings and New Patent Applications.
• Prepares non-technical prosecution documents, including Notices to File Missing Parts, Notices to File Corrected Application Papers, Inventor Declarations, Assignment and Powers of Attorney.
• Coordinates communication and planning across teams who are handling multiple client matters.
• Provides administrative support, including, but not limited to, document production, conflicts checks for new matters, and business intake materials.
• Performs other duties as assigned to support the IP-PATSU PG.

Benefits

• Medical coverage, with a variety of plans
• Health care and dependent care reimbursement accounts
• Domestic partner coverage
• Parental leave
• Vacation and holiday leave
• Life and accident insurance
• Income protection, including sick leave, salary continuation, and long term disability.
• a 401(k) plan
• Company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, life, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, business travel accident insurance plans
• health savings and flexible spending accounts for the employee and the employee’s eligible dependents.
• Employee Assistance Program
• Work/Life Services
• Health Advocate
• Bright Horizons Back-Up Child Care
• WageWorks Commuter Benefits for the employee and the employee’s eligible dependents.
• 9 paid holidays per calendar year
• 2 personal days per year
• up to 20 days of vacation per year.
• 1 paid sick leave hour for 30 hours worked.
• up to five days off for bereavement leave
• up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave per year
• up to 10 weeks of paid pregnancy disability leave per pregnancy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level