Legal Executive Assistant/docketing Clerk

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Legal Executive Assistant/Docketing Clerk

The candidate will lead the management and administration of a large volume of time-sensitive communications. Maintain attorney business development contact lists through the firm’s CRM. Consistently and professionally communicate through internal and external calls and emails, building relationships with clients. Perform administrative tasks independently. Prepare, edit, and finalize, correspondence, legal documents, transcription, memos and other materials. Proofread all materials for typographical errors, office style conformity, accuracy and inclusion of required information and enclosures. Schedule and manage internal and external meetings and calendars, including working with the receptionist team to reserve meeting rooms and ensure meeting needs, such as refreshments and meals, are available as needed. Assist with continuous client outreach, contact, relationship building and marketing activities. Facilitate incoming and outgoing mail. Manage attorney expenses and check requests as needed. Timely filing and maintenance of paper and electronic documents and records. Assist in preparing, reviewing and finalizing client invoices. Coordinate travel arrangements as needed. Monitor and report timekeepers’ CLE credits. Act as back-up for other Legal Executive Assistants as needed. Manage attorney board and other pro bono work. Perform all other duties as assigned. Understand the basics of intellectual property, e.g. patent, trademarks & copyrights. Learn the deadlines associated with registered intellectual property. Enter and update information in the IP docket system. Notify responsible parties of upcoming deadlines. Generate reports from the docket system. Manage a workstream of correspondence from the USPTO, Copyright Office and foreign counsel. Work closely with paralegals on a regular basis to manage the docket. File and retrieve documents as needed. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience is required. Should preferably have 3-5 years of Intellectual Property experience.

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Godfrey & Kahn, SC
833 East Michigan Street Suite 1800
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
United States 53202-5615
Website : https://www.gklaw.com