Patent Paralegal I: Legal Admin & IP Filing Support

Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, LLP; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Financial benefits

Training opportunities

Job summary

Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, LLP, a premier IP law firm in Atlanta, seeks a Patent Paralegal I to support attorneys with basic document prep, proofreading, and scheduling. The role offers training opportunities and a path to more substantive IP assignments.

You will manage client bills, organize files, enter time entries, and coordinate travel and meetings while maintaining accuracy and timely communications. Hybrid/onsite work in Atlanta.

Qualifications

• High school degree or equivalent; bachelor’s degree or paralegal certificate preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook and Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); familiarity with databases; ability to research on the Internet.
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational and communication skills; ability to multitask.
• Flexible attitude and ability to adapt to changing assignments and priorities in a fast-paced environment.

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, videoconferences, conference calls, and conference rooms; arrange equipment and food and beverage orders; prepare presentation materials.
• Open new client matters
• 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 deadlines
• Completes core training/cross-training, skills assessments, and related development in all IP secretarial support areas
• Embraces new processes and technology to meet client demands
• Attends and participates in all secretarial and team meetings
• May be required to provide backup for reception
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

MS Outlook

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Databases

Internet research

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree or paralegal certificate preferred

Job description

Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, LLP, a premier IP law firm in Atlanta, seeks a Patent Paralegal I to support attorneys with basic document prep, proofreading, and scheduling. The role offers training opportunities and a path to more substantive IP assignments.

You will manage client bills, organize files, enter time entries, and coordinate travel and meetings while maintaining accuracy and timely communications. Hybrid/onsite work in Atlanta.