Patent Administrative Assistant

Foley Hoag seeks a Patent Administrative Assistant (PAA) to assist patent attorneys patent agents and technology specialists in the preparation and filing of compliant U.S. patent prosecution addition to core patent administration responsibilities this role serves as a trusted administrative assistant to the Managing Partner (MP) providing high-level support that enhances Partner effectiveness through proactive coordination organization and management of a wide range of administrative priorities.

The successful candidate willpossessextensive knowledge of U.S. patent prosecution procedures including filing requirements frominitialapplication through post-grant proceedings as well asdemonstratedexperience with patent docket management. This position requires exceptional organizational skills sound judgment discretion in handling confidential matters meticulous attention to detail and the ability toanticipateneeds and respond witha strong senseof urgency aligned with theassigned Partnerspriorities. Flexibility to work overtime as needed to meet business demands isrequired along with the willingness to perform general administrativefunctionsas necessary.

This role is hybrid eligible withon-site presence in our Boston office required at least two days per week. Specific on-site days will bedeterminedby yourManager. Core working hours are MondayFriday 9:00am5:00pmET.

Responsibilities:

• Provide high-level calendar management totheMPand other assigned partnersby responding to calendar inquiries systematicallycreatingand organizing appointments resolving scheduling conflicts coordinating complex in-person and virtual meetings and streamlining workflow management tooptimizetime and prioritize commitments.
• Prepare briefing materials for meetings and events to ensure the MP and assigned partners are well-prepared and informed on necessary context and participants involved; assist the assigned partners by following up on tasks and/or action items resulting from meetings.
• Serve as a primary contact for the MP and assigned partners and respond to inquiries and routine questions; demonstrate sound judgment to accurately interpret directions and triage demands for the MPs time in relation to overall priorities.
• Prepare the required filing documents for review and signature by assigned partners carefully proofing each filing document before partner review.
• Review the dockets of your assigned partners proactively preparing formality documents and ensuring they are timely filed.
• Manage U.S. and foreign client reporting workflows to ensure that client reporting is completed in a timely manner and enter related diary time.
• Liaise with other firm departments functions and practice groups where necessary.
• Assist with virtual file upkeep and maintenance to ensure records are current and complete.

Qualifications:

• Atleast 10 years of related filing experience.
• Prior docket management experience for a partner is required.
• Knowledge of patent-specific systems preferred.
• Relevant experience directly supporting executive leaders strongly preferred.
• Ability to compile information from diverse sources and interpret and anticipate next action steps or tasks.
• Capacity to organize and coordinate a demanding workload with impeccable attention to detail and the intellectual agility to navigate shifting priorities.
• Technically savvy and proficient in a broad suite of software tools including Microsoft Office and Zoom.

Compensation range is $88200 to $110300 commensurate with related experience and qualification. The salary of the candidate selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors including but not limited to internal equity experience specialty and training. The above salary range (or hiring range) represents the firms reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

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