Patent Paralegal I
About The Position
The Patent Paralegal I assists attorneys, secretaries, and other legal staff by preparing basic legal documents, proofreading and editing documents, conducting routine legal research, and completing general administrative assignments. The role includes training and development to take on more substantive legal secretarial assignments, with significant progression of responsibilities expected within the first year. The position is based in Finnegan’s Washington, DC office and requires a hybrid/onsite work schedule. Two shift options are available: 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. or 11:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Candidates for the later shift may be eligible for additional scheduling flexibility, subject to business needs and manager approval.
Requirements
- High school degree or equivalent.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook and Office programs, such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Familiarity with, 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 handle multiple tasks efficiently.
- Excellent oral and written communication, including spelling and grammar, and interpersonal skills.
- Flexible attitude and ability to manage changing assignments and priorities in a rapid, variable-paced work environment.
- Willingness to learn and acquire advanced duties and provide support to varied team members.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree or paralegal certificate.
Responsibilities
- Assist with preparing court filings and organizing 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 and arranging videoconferences, conference calls, and conference rooms; request equipment and food and beverage orders; and prepare 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 promptly.
- Organize and maintain paper and electronic files in accordance with Firm records retention policies.
- Complete training to assist attorneys with docket monitoring and deadline preparation.
- Complete core training, cross-training, skills assessments, and related development in IP secretarial support areas, including litigation and patent and trademark prosecution, as assigned.
- Embrace new processes and incorporate new technology to meet evolving client demands.
- Attend and actively participate in secretarial and team meetings.
- Provide reception backup if required.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- A full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
