Patent Administrative Assistant

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level calendar management to the Managing Partner and assigned partners
• Prepare briefing materials for meetings and events
• Serve as a primary contact for partners and triage demands for their time
• Prepare and proof required patent filing documents for review and signature
• Review partner dockets and proactively prepare formality documents
• Manage U.S. and foreign client reporting workflows
• Liaise with other firm departments and practice groups
• Assist with virtual file upkeep and maintenance

Requirements

• At least 10 years of related U.S. patent filing experience
• Prior docket management experience for a partner
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Zoom
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to handle confidential matters with discretion

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of patent-specific systems
• Experience directly supporting executive leaders
• Ability to anticipate needs and respond with urgency

About the Company

Founded in 1943, Foley Hoag is an award-winning, international law firm that focuses on innovative industries and high-stakes litigation, with offices in Boston, Washington DC, New York, Denver, and Paris.