Intellectual Property Legal Assistant

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare, proofread, revise, profile, and save correspondence and drafts of documents.
• Client billing activities include time entry, proofreading, modifying, and sending client invoices.
• Overall administrative support to the practice group, which includes two attorneys.
• Assist with opening new files using Aderant and Foundation IP.
• Prepare/send/save Engagement Letters to new clients.
• Scan incoming mail and distribute to appropriate attorneys
• Save e-mails for attorneys in NetDocs.
• Assist with preparation of formal documents, including Application Data Sheets, IDSs, Declarations, Powers of Attorney, Assignments, Issue Fee Transmittals, and general transmittal letters.
• Send docket-filed reporting e-mails; assist with other reminders as needed
• Provide docket report and FIP updates to attorneys.
• Assist with wire/check requests as needed; Assist with Expense reports as needed; Save/address invoice e-mails as needed and direct to Accounting for processing.
• Assist with USPTO Filings.

Education: Associate degree, High School Diploma, GED Equivalent, or industry-specific certifications.

Required Skills

• Organization and Multitasking: Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Attention to Detail: Ensuring precision in proofreading documents, filing, and meeting deadlines.
• Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills for interacting with attorneys, clients, and external parties.
• Legal Knowledge: Familiarity with legal terminology, court systems, and document requirements.
• Technical Proficiency: Proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite, legal tools (e.g., case management systems, e-filing platforms, document management systems), and office equipment.
• Professionalism: Maintain discretion and confidentiality when dealing with sensitive client and case information.
• Problem-Solving: Ability to anticipate attorneys’ needs and proactively address issues.

Benefits:

• Position Type: Full-time (40 hours per week)
• Work From Home: This position offers onsite work with the opportunity to work up to two days remotely per week after a six-month onboarding period.
• Free underground parking on site.
• Benefits include health, dental, vision, disability, life, 401(k), profit sharing, paid time off, and more.

DeWitt employees are required to work on-site for 3 days per week, with the option to work remotely for 2 days. Employees become eligible for this benefit after an onboarding period and upon achieving performance objectives.

DeWitt LLP is an equal opportunity employer.