Patent Paralegal I

Finnegan•Reston, VA

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Patent Paralegal I assists attorneys, secretaries, and other legal staff with preparing basic legal documents, proofreading and editing, routine legal research, and general administrative assignments. The role also includes training and development to take on more substantive legal secretarial assignments. The position can be based in any of Finnegan’s U.S. offices and requires a hybrid/onsite work schedule. The stated base pay is $30.77 per hour, approximately $60,000 annually; the offer may vary based on skills, qualifications, experience, location, and internal equity. A full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits dependent on the position will also be offered.

Requirements

High school degree or equivalent.
Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook and Office programs such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Familiarity with databases or willingness to learn them.
Familiarity with the Internet and Intranet, including 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.
Flexible attitude and ability to handle changing assignments and priorities and a rapid, variable pace of work.
Willingness to learn, acquire advanced duties, and support varied team members.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree or paralegal certificate preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist with 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 expense advancement, reimbursement, and invoice payments.
Coordinate travel and meeting logistics, including scheduling, arranging videoconferences and conference calls, reserving conference rooms, requesting equipment and food and beverage orders, and preparing presentation materials.
Open new client matters.
Organize and maintain attorney contacts and calendars.
Input, review, edit, and update attorney time entries and print reports.
Ensure client communications are relayed accurately and in a timely manner.
Organize and maintain paper and electronic files in accordance with Firm records retention policies.
Complete training to assist attorneys with monitoring dockets and preparing for deadlines.
Complete core training, cross-training, skills assessments, and related development in assigned IP secretarial support areas, including litigation and patent and trademark prosecution.
Embrace new processes and incorporate new technology as client demands evolve.
Attend and actively participate in secretarial and team meetings.
Provide backup for reception when required.
Perform other duties as assigned.