What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Administrative Assistant - Patent - Des Moines, IA position at Fredrikson & Byron?
Who We Are:
Fredrikson is the premier Midwest-based law firm working collaboratively to help businesses achieve their goals regionally, nationally, and globally. Our firm offers highly competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits in a collaborative, hybrid work environment.
Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Legal Administrative Assistant to support attorneys and practitioners within our Patent Practice Group.
Key Responsibilities Include:
*Docket Management & Deadline Monitoring: Maintain and review docket reports, track deadlines, and ensure timely communication of upcoming actions to attorneys and practitioners.
*Patent Prosecution Support: Assist with preparation and filing of patent documents, including office action responses and related materials, and coordinate post-filing activities.
*Client & Foreign Associate Communications: Manage, track, and distribute correspondence with clients and foreign associates, and ensure timely and accurate client reporting.
*File & Document Management: Open new matters and maintain organized electronic files.
*Billing, Expenses & Administrative Support: Process invoices and expenses, assist with time entry, and support billing setup and tracking.
*Mail & Reporting Responsibilities: Review and report incoming patent-related mail to clients in accordance with established procedures and timelines.
Our Ideal Candidate Will Have:
*Three plus years of legal patent experience;
*Familiarity with patent prosecution processes and USPTO procedures;
*Experience with docketing systems and document management tools (e.g., CPi, iManage or similar);
*Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail;
*Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines;
*Excellent written and verbal communication skills; and
*Proficiency in Microsoft 365 and legal billing/expense systems.
We Offer:
*Collaborative and supportive team environment;
*Exposure to sophisticated patent prosecution work;
*Opportunities for professional growth and development;
*Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.
Benefits:
Our comprehensive benefits options include medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, short- and long-term disability, employee resource benefits (inclusive of counseling, coaching, and caregiving guidance), paid parental leave, parenting classes, pre-tax parking and transportation options, and much more! Our retirement plan includes financial planning, Social Security/Medicare planning, 401k/Roth investment options, and a firm-paid profit-sharing contribution. Benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms and conditions. In addition to a highly competitive salary, the firm offers a 37.5 work week and a collaborative, hybrid work environment.
The estimated starting annual pay range is $24 - $39/hour. The compensation offered will be dependent on the candidate's experience, skills, education, professional background, overall qualifications, and geographic market location.
Applying For This Position:
Applications will only be accepted online at www.fredlaw.com/careers, and applicants will be asked to submit a cover letter, resume and salary requirements. For assistance with the application process, or for accommodations, please contact recruiting@fredlaw.com.
About Fredrikson:
With a reputation as the firm "where law and business meet," our attorneys and staff bring business acumen and entrepreneurial thinking to operate as business advisors, strategic partners, and legal counselors to our clients. To best serve our clients, we provide innovative solutions to legal needs while reflecting inclusion and diversity as core values. We offer highly competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits in a collaborative work environment. The firm's 400 attorneys serve clients through our ten locations around the world: Minneapolis, Saint Paul, and Mankato, MN; Bismarck and Fargo, ND; Ames and Des Moines, IA; Madison, WI; Saltillo, Mexico; and Shanghai, China. Visit www.fredlaw.com for more information.
Fredrikson is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. Fredrikson does not discriminate in its recruiting, hiring or employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, national origin, ancestry, marital status, familial status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military or veteran status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, and any other characteristics protected by applicable local, state, and/or federal laws.
We are not accepting search firm submissions for this position at this time.
Fredrikson is the premier Midwest-based law firm working collaboratively to help businesses achieve their goals regionally, nationally, and globally. Our firm offers highly competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits in a collaborative, hybrid work environment.
Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Legal Administrative Assistant to support attorneys and practitioners within our Patent Practice Group.
Key Responsibilities Include:
*Docket Management & Deadline Monitoring: Maintain and review docket reports, track deadlines, and ensure timely communication of upcoming actions to attorneys and practitioners.
*Patent Prosecution Support: Assist with preparation and filing of patent documents, including office action responses and related materials, and coordinate post-filing activities.
*Client & Foreign Associate Communications: Manage, track, and distribute correspondence with clients and foreign associates, and ensure timely and accurate client reporting.
*File & Document Management: Open new matters and maintain organized electronic files.
*Billing, Expenses & Administrative Support: Process invoices and expenses, assist with time entry, and support billing setup and tracking.
*Mail & Reporting Responsibilities: Review and report incoming patent-related mail to clients in accordance with established procedures and timelines.
Our Ideal Candidate Will Have:
*Three plus years of legal patent experience;
*Familiarity with patent prosecution processes and USPTO procedures;
*Experience with docketing systems and document management tools (e.g., CPi, iManage or similar);
*Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail;
*Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines;
*Excellent written and verbal communication skills; and
*Proficiency in Microsoft 365 and legal billing/expense systems.
We Offer:
*Collaborative and supportive team environment;
*Exposure to sophisticated patent prosecution work;
*Opportunities for professional growth and development;
*Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.
Benefits:
Our comprehensive benefits options include medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, short- and long-term disability, employee resource benefits (inclusive of counseling, coaching, and caregiving guidance), paid parental leave, parenting classes, pre-tax parking and transportation options, and much more! Our retirement plan includes financial planning, Social Security/Medicare planning, 401k/Roth investment options, and a firm-paid profit-sharing contribution. Benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms and conditions. In addition to a highly competitive salary, the firm offers a 37.5 work week and a collaborative, hybrid work environment.
The estimated starting annual pay range is $24 - $39/hour. The compensation offered will be dependent on the candidate's experience, skills, education, professional background, overall qualifications, and geographic market location.
Applying For This Position:
Applications will only be accepted online at www.fredlaw.com/careers, and applicants will be asked to submit a cover letter, resume and salary requirements. For assistance with the application process, or for accommodations, please contact recruiting@fredlaw.com.
About Fredrikson:
With a reputation as the firm "where law and business meet," our attorneys and staff bring business acumen and entrepreneurial thinking to operate as business advisors, strategic partners, and legal counselors to our clients. To best serve our clients, we provide innovative solutions to legal needs while reflecting inclusion and diversity as core values. We offer highly competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits in a collaborative work environment. The firm's 400 attorneys serve clients through our ten locations around the world: Minneapolis, Saint Paul, and Mankato, MN; Bismarck and Fargo, ND; Ames and Des Moines, IA; Madison, WI; Saltillo, Mexico; and Shanghai, China. Visit www.fredlaw.com for more information.
Fredrikson is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. Fredrikson does not discriminate in its recruiting, hiring or employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, national origin, ancestry, marital status, familial status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military or veteran status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, and any other characteristics protected by applicable local, state, and/or federal laws.
We are not accepting search firm submissions for this position at this time.
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