IP Practice Support Specialist

Eversheds Sutherland; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Eversheds Sutherland is seeking highly organized IP practice support professionals in Austin, TX to assist attorneys, paralegals, and clients on sophisticated IP matters. The role emphasizes administrative and practice support to ensure smooth matter management and day-to-day operations.

The position offers exposure to a dynamic IP team, with responsibilities spanning filing, docketing, and document management, and a hybrid in-office schedule to accommodate in-person collaboration.

Qualifications

• Experience in Intellectual Property support, including trademarks or patents.
• Experience supporting attorneys in a law firm.
• Proficiency with IP management and docketing tools.
• Excellent proofreading and written/verbal communication.
• Strong organizational skills with deadlines.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Comfort in fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Hybrid schedule with regular in-office presence.
• Collaborative, team-oriented mindset.
• Sound judgment and high professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and practice support to IP attorneys.
• Manage matters and day-to-day operations within the IP practice.
• Collaborate with paralegals and clients on matters.
• Contribute to efficient filing, scheduling, and document management.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Attention to detail

Proven communication skills

Discretion with confidential info

Multitasking and deadlines

Team-oriented mindset

Proactive initiative

Hybrid work adaptability

Tools

IP management software

Docketing systems

Job description

Eversheds Sutherland is seeking highly organized IP practice support professionals in Austin, TX to assist attorneys, paralegals, and clients on sophisticated IP matters. The role emphasizes administrative and practice support to ensure smooth matter management and day-to-day operations.

The position offers exposure to a dynamic IP team, with responsibilities spanning filing, docketing, and document management, and a hybrid in-office schedule to accommodate in-person collaboration.