Job Title: Legal Assistant
Experience: Work experience in an administrative setting required
Salary: Competitive
Type: Regular Full-Time
Location: Madison, WI
Overview:
**Members Only**, a top-ranked law firm, is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Legal Assistant to join our dynamic Intellectual Property department in our Madison, WI office. This role is crucial in providing high-quality support to our legal team and clients. Being a part of Foley means having the opportunities and resources necessary to gain experience, advance professional goals, and forge meaningful connections.
Responsibilities:
- Provide executive level administrative assistance through the performance of complex administrative duties, research tasks, meeting planning and coordination, client communication, and scheduling, etc.
- Manage inbox/emails and organize documents in an electronic repository.
- Draft and complete documents/paperwork supporting patent prosecution.
- Respond to emails, telephone calls, letters and/or visitors, and resolve routine questions.
- Schedule appointments and make arrangements for conferences and travel.
- Correspond with clients, attorneys and business professionals to confirm instructions and deadlines.
- Create, organize and maintain client files and follow up on pending matters.
- Maintain physical and electronic client, research and administrative files utilizing NetDocs.
- Prepare engagement letters and assist with client billing as required.
- Interact professionally with clients and internal parties by providing filing information and responding to questions appropriately.
- Provide document production services, including styling and formatting of documents; proofreading and checking for appropriate formatting, spelling and grammatical errors.
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED required; Associate's Degree or Bachelor's Degree preferred.
- Work experience in an administrative setting required.
- Outstanding organizational, interpersonal and administrative skills.
- Ability to juggle multiple activities while working under pressure.
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and Excel.
Benefits:
Foley offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental and Vision insurance, 401(k) Retirement, Disability and Life insurance, Adoption Assistance, and Backup Care for Dependents.
Why Work for Foley & Lardner:
- A respected and top-ranked law firm with over 1,100 lawyers in 26 offices across the United States, Mexico, Europe, and Asia.
- We focus on four primary sectors: Energy, Health Care & Life Sciences, Innovative Technology, and Manufacturing.
- We act as trusted business advisors to deliver creative, practical, and effective solutions for our clients.
- We have a commitment to the highest level of innovative legal services and to the stewardship of our people, firm, clients, and communities we serve.
- We continuously look to modernize all aspects of our business and elevate who we are and what we do, keeping us focused on the future.
Join the Foley team and be a part of a place where your unique perspectives, experiences, and abilities will be embraced and developed, so you can excel and build your career. We have over 2,300 #HappyatFoley employees, and we think you will be too. Apply now to become a part of our team!
