What are the responsibilities and job description for the Intellectual Property Legal Assistant position at Boyle Fredrickson?
Company Description
Boyle Fredrickson, established in 1999, is Wisconsin’s largest intellectual property law firm with a dedicated focus on IP law. The firm is renowned for fostering strong client relationships, allowing for a personalized approach in protecting and advocating for their intellectual property. With decades of collective experience, the firm’s attorneys excel in diverse disciplines including mechanical, chemical, biochemical, pharmaceutical, electrical, computer science, and software fields. Boyle Fredrickson is uniquely positioned to handle traditional and cutting-edge technologies, with a team that includes a law professor, a former patent examiner, and several former judicial clerks. The firm emphasizes expert counsel, personal service, and results-driven strategies for both domestic and international intellectual property needs.
Role Description
This is a full-time hybrid role for an Intellectual Property Legal Assistant, located in Milwaukee, WI, with flexibility for some work-from-home arrangements. The Legal Assistant will be responsible for supporting attorneys in preparing legal documents, managing patent applications, conducting research, and assisting with intellectual property cases. Additional daily responsibilities may include filing legal documents, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and maintaining accurate and organized records for intellectual property matters.
Qualifications
- Strong knowledge of Intellectual Property and Patent Law
- Experience with Legal Document Preparation and filing patent applications
- Familiarity with legal processes and a solid understanding of law-related procedures
- Excellent organizational, communication, and time-management skills
- Ability to work collaboratively in a hybrid work environment
- Proficiency with relevant software tools and technology used in legal research and documentation
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Legal Studies or a related field
- Previous experience in a legal or intellectual property setting is a plus