Legal Assistant at DeWitt

Brookfield, Wisconsin, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

18 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Organization, Multitasking, Attention To Detail, Communication Skills, Legal Knowledge, Technical Proficiency, Professionalism, Problem-Solving

Industry

Law Practice

Description

Job Details Job Location: Brookfield, WI 53005 Position Type: Full Time Intellectual Property Legal Assistant Key Responsibilities: Prepare, proofread, revise, profile, and save correspondence and drafts of documents. Client billing activities include time entry, proofreading, modifying, and sending client invoices. Overall administrative support to the practice group, which includes two attorneys. Assist with opening new files using Aderant and Foundation IP. Prepare/send/save Engagement Letters to new clients. Scan incoming mail and distribute to appropriate attorneys Save e-mails for attorneys in NetDocs. Assist with preparation of formal documents, including Application Data Sheets, IDSs, Declarations, Powers of Attorney, Assignments, Issue Fee Transmittals, and general transmittal letters. Send docket-filed reporting e-mails; assist with other reminders as needed Provide docket report and FIP updates to attorneys. Assist with wire/check requests as needed; Assist with Expense reports as needed; Save/address invoice e-mails as needed and direct to Accounting for processing. Assist with USPTO Filings. Education and Qualifications Requirements Education: Associate degree, High School Diploma, GED Equivalent, or industry-specific certifications. Required Skills Organization and Multitasking: Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Attention to Detail: Ensuring precision in proofreading documents, filing, and meeting deadlines. Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills for interacting with attorneys, clients, and external parties. Legal Knowledge: Familiarity with legal terminology, court systems, and document requirements. Technical Proficiency: Proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite, legal tools (e.g., case management systems, e-filing platforms, document management systems), and office equipment. Professionalism: Maintain discretion and confidentiality when dealing with sensitive client and case information. Problem-Solving: Ability to anticipate attorneys’ needs and proactively address issues. Benefits: Position Type: Full-time (40 hours per week) Work From Home: This position offers onsite work with the opportunity to work up to two days remotely per week after a six-month onboarding period. Free underground parking on site. Benefits include health, dental, vision, disability, life, 401(k), profit sharing, paid time off, and more. DeWitt employees are required to work on-site for 3 days per week, with the option to work remotely for 2 days. Employees become eligible for this benefit after an onboarding period and upon achieving performance objectives. DeWitt LLP is an equal opportunity employer.

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Responsibilities

The Legal Assistant will prepare and manage correspondence and documents, assist with client billing, and provide overall administrative support to the practice group. Additional responsibilities include file management, document preparation, and assisting with USPTO filings.