Legal Administrative Assistant - Patent - Des Moines, IA

Fredrikson & Byron; Des Moines (IA); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a premier Midwest-based law firm as a Patent Legal Administrative Assistant, where your expertise will support attorneys and paralegals in a dynamic Intellectual Property group. This role offers the opportunity to manage legal documents, coordinate meetings, and contribute to business development in a collaborative, hybrid work environment. With a focus on innovation and inclusion, this firm provides competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, making it an ideal place for professionals eager to grow and make a significant impact in the legal field.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k/Roth Investment Options

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Resource Benefits

Short- and Long-term Disability

Profit-sharing Contribution

Pre-tax Parking Options

Qualifications

• 3+ years of legal patent experience required.
• Exceptional organizational abilities and attention to detail are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage legal documents and filing with the Patent Office.
• Coordinate meetings and assist with business development.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Interpersonal Skills

Self-Motivation

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

High School Diploma

Associate's Degree in Paralegal Studies

Tools

Intellectual Property Docket System

Microsoft 2010 Suite

Job description

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 a Patent Legal Administrative Assistant to work in our Intellectual Property group. We are looking for an individual with previous patent experience who will provide legal administrative support for Attorneys and Paralegals with a specialization in patents.

Key Responsibilities Include:
*Manages and maintains legal documents, databases, and electronic records and files, and filing documents with the Patent and Trademark Office.
*Reviews and tracks dates on Intellectual Property Docket system to meet deadlines and follow up on important filings, court dates and correspondence.
*Monitors intake of new matters and coordinate billing.
*Schedules and coordinates meetings, responsible for ensuring all necessary arrangements are made for in-person and virtual meetings.
*Provides administrative support and assistance by routing mail, screening calls, and performing various clerical duties.
*Assisting in supporting business development.
*Performs other job-related duties and special projects as required.

Our Ideal Candidate Will Have:
*Three plus years of legal patent experience;
*Exceptional organizational abilities, initiative, attention to detail, an ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines;
*Strong interpersonal skills, the ability to build relationships, and an interest in becoming an integral part in practice management;
*Self-motivation; a positive, professional, can-do attitude and approach; and the desire to think creatively and get things done effectively and efficiently;
*Advanced technical skills in Microsoft 2010 Suite and the willingness to learn new and evolving systems and applications.

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 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 [e-mail].

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.

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