Intellectual Property Assistant

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Foley’s Detroit office is seeking an experienced Assistant to join our Intellectual Property (IP) law department. The right candidate will provide legal assistance to attorneys and clients in various aspects of patent prosecution.

Manage electronic e-docket, maintain secondary docket
• Manage inbox/emails by acknowledging, distributing, and saving to electronic document repository
• Correspond professionally and promptly with clients, foreign associates, attorneys and staff to provide reports, communicate case details, and help meet competing deadlines
• Submit conflicts check(s) and new client matter information through OPEN; prepare engagement letters and assist with client billing as required
• Draft and complete documents/paperwork supporting patent prosecution by accurately and promptly completing necessary forms, documentation and other administrative tasks
• Provide document production services, including styling and formatting of documents; proofreading and checking for appropriate formatting, spelling and grammatical errors
• Interact professionally and promptly with clients and internal parties by reporting filing information and responding to questions appropriately
• Respond appropriately to emails, telephone calls, letters and/or visitors; use resources to resolve and answer routine questions
• Schedule appointments and make arrangements for conferences and travel; maintain attorney’s calendar and contacts
• Create, organize and maintain client files, follow up on pending matters
• Set up meetings as requested, ensuring all required materials are organized in advance and greet clients/guests as necessary

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in legal required; patent prosecution experience preferred
• High School Diploma or GED required; Associate’s Degree or Bachelor’s Degree in a related field preferred #LI-Hybrid

In support of transparency and equity in the workplace, Foley provides salary ranges for all positions. The figures below represent the full compensation range of this position. The actual offered amount will be between the range minimum and midpoint based on the following factors: education, experience, geographic market, and internal pay equity at Foley.

-Detroit- $50,100 to $114,100