Legal Administrative Assistant

Overview

Foley & Lardner LLP is a great place to work because of what we do and how we do it. Here, your unique perspectives, experiences, and abilities will be embraced and developed, so you can excel. Being a part of Foley means having the opportunities and resources necessary to gain experience, advance professional goals, and forge meaningful connections. It’s a place where you can build your career and enjoy professionally satisfying work. We have over 2,300 people who are #HappyatFoley, and we think you will be too. #LI-Hybrid

Foley & Lardner LLP’s Washington D.C. office is currently seeking an Administrative Assistant who will provide support for our Intellectual Property (“IP”) law department. The ideal candidate will have excellent organizational skills, possess good verbal and written communication skills, and superior attention to detail. A successful Administrative Assistant will have the ability to handle tasks in a fast-paced environment, prioritize them in accordance with deadlines, and work with a wide range of constituencies in a polite and professional manner.

Responsibilities

• Assist with conflict checks, opening new matters, time entry, and billing
• Assist with managing daily uploads/downloads from client portals
• Prepare reimbursements using Emburse, coordinate travel
• Review, scan, file and save incoming mail (documents, e-mails and facsimiles) to Netdocs/Outlook
• Learn and master specialized IP software to handle IP specific tasks
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required 
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in an administrative support role required
• Prior law firm and Intellectual Property experience, specifically in Patent Prosecution, preferred 
• Working knowledge of all Microsoft Office platforms preferred

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

Washington D.C. - $63,400 to $88,700