What are the responsibilities and job description for the IP Assistant position at Fawkes IDM?
Seeking an IP Assistant for a full-time role in Washington, DC.
Responsibilities:
- Assist with the preparation of court filings and organization of pleadings, memoranda, discovery and other legal documents
- Prepare, edit, proofread, and redline documents and correspondence for accuracy, grammar, and formatting
- Prepare client bills and related forms and arrange for expense advancement, reimbursement, and invoice payments
- Coordinate travel and meeting logistics, including scheduling, arranging videoconferences, conferences calls, and conference rooms; requesting equipment and food and beverage orders; preparing presentation materials
- Organize and maintain attorney contacts and calendars
- Input, review, edit, and update attorney time entries and print reports
- Ensure all client communications are relayed accurately and timely
- Organize and maintain paper and electronic files in accordance with Firm records retention policies
- Completes training to assist attorneys with monitoring docket and prepare for deadlines
- Completes core training/cross-training, skills assessments, and related development in all IP
- High school degree or equivalent required; Bachelor’s degree or paralegal certificate preferred
- Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook and Office programs, such as, Word, Excel, PowerPoint; familiarity or willingness to learn databases; familiarity with the Internet/Intranet and using the internet for research.
- Excellent attention to detail
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to efficiently handle multiple tasks
- Excellent oral and written communication (including spelling and grammar) and interpersonal skills are required
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