Who are we?

Named for several years as a "great place" to work by The Washington Post and Washington Business Journal, Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox P.L.L.C. is proud to be one of the most highly regarded intellectual property specialty law firms in the world. We recognize that it is the talent and dynamism of each individual at Sterne Kessler that makes this possible. Accordingly, we have cultivated an environment that is welcoming, inclusive, and intellectually stimulating with just the right touch of fun and exuberance. We offer a competitive compensation package with excellent benefits and are Metro-accessible in a prime downtown location with many nearby restaurants and shops.

What do we need?

We are looking for eager early-career candidates who are interested in learning Foreign Filing duties within a busy IP law firm. Our Foreign Filing department assists our clients with filing patents for their new ideas and technologies in countries all over the world. We need candidates who have strong self-organization skills, a high attention to detail, and are interested in a very hands-on training and learning environment. Foreign Filing Project Assistants should be willing to work either remote or hybrid schedules from the DC metro area or willing to relocate to the DC metro area. 

How will you make an impact?

• Processing formalities related to new and existing foreign utility and design applications, PCT applications and assisting with the profiling of incoming and outgoing emails for the Foreign Filing legal assistants.
• Assisting Foreign Filing Legal Assistants with various tasks, including but not limited to, preparing application documents and correspondence, ordering certified and legalized documents, assisting with Federal Express deliveries and helping to clear the docket.
• Supporting the Foreign Filing Management with various clerical tasks as needed to support the goals of the department.
• Preparing and reviewing appropriate correspondence to and from clients, foreign associates and vendors regarding new applications, formal requirements, filing details, etc.
• Preparing correspondence and performing clerical duties necessary to complete the foreign filing process and maintenance of foreign files through grant.
• Reviewing and profiling incoming emails from foreign associates.
• Assisting the Foreign Filing Legal Assistants with profiling of outgoing emails and reviewing of physical and electronic files to complete the transfer process of a client portfolio.
• Preparing documents and spreadsheets as needed for tracking purposes.

What will you bring to the role?

• Bachelor’s degree or high school graduate with some college study preferred.
• Internship or work experience in an office/administrative environment. Any familiarity with patent firms or patent work desirable, but not required.
• Superior analytical and organizational abilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to receive and process constructive feedback.
• Ability to follow and effectively execute instructions.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure.
• Interest in beginning a career in intellectual property law.
• Good judgment skills to handle a variety of legal and administrative tasks.

The base salary for this position is $50,000.