Intellectual Property Legal Assistant

Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team
Must be able to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion
Must be able to commute to the Milwaukee office
If you’re interested in joining a team that values expertise, collaboration, and professional growth, we’d love to hear from you!
Responsibilities
This position will be hybrid after training and will support attorneys in the preparation and filing of legal documents, particularly in patent and intellectual property matters
Prepare, proofread, and file legal documents related to patents, trademarks, and other intellectual property matters
Manage and track filing deadlines for USPTO, international, and client requirements
Conduct research and gather relevant information to support patent and trademark applications
Maintain and organize case files, including docketing critical deadlines and correspondence
Communicate with clients, foreign associates, and government agencies regarding filings and case statuses
Assist attorneys in preparing and filing applications, amendments, and other legal correspondence
Handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion
Support administrative tasks, including billing, time entry, and case management
Job description
Company Description

Boyle Fredrickson, established in 1+++, is Wisconsin’s largest intellectual property law firm, dedicated exclusively to IP law. Our attorneys bring expertise across various technical disciplines, including mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, and computer science. Committed to both professional excellence and community involvement, Boyle Fredrickson provides strategic, results-driven counsel with a personalized approach to client service.

Role Description

Boyle Fredrickson is seeking a full-time Intellectual Property Legal Assistant to join our team in Milwaukee, WI. This position will be hybrid after training and will support attorneys in the preparation and filing of legal documents, particularly in patent and intellectual property matters. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.

Essential Job Duties
• Prepare, proofread, and file legal documents related to patents, trademarks, and other intellectual property matters
• Manage and track filing deadlines for USPTO, international, and client requirements
• Conduct research and gather relevant information to support patent and trademark applications
• Maintain and organize case files, including docketing critical deadlines and correspondence
• Communicate with clients, foreign associates, and government agencies regarding filings and case statuses
• Assist attorneys in preparing and filing applications, amendments, and other legal correspondence
• Handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion
• Support administrative tasks, including billing, time entry, and case management

Qualifications
• Prior experience as a legal assistant, paralegal, or in an IP-related role preferred
• Knowledge of U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and international patent/trademark filing processes is a plus
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team
• Must be able to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion
• Associate's degree, paralegal certification, or equivalent experience preferred
• Must be able to commute to the Milwaukee office
• If you’re interested in joining a team that values expertise, collaboration, and professional growth, we’d love to hear from you!