Intellectual Property Support Manager jobs in Madison, WI

Description

Would you like to be recognized for excellent performance and a positive attitude? Then, you will love working at DeWitt LLP. Our firm attracts and retains employees based on four core values: prioritizing teammates, encouraging problem solvers, supporting dedication to excellence and self-improvement, and alignment with positive character.

DeWitt seeks a full-time Legal Practice Assistant for its Intellectual Property practice group in the Madison, Wisconsin office. A DeWitt employee must be a team player, detail-oriented, have a proven work ethic, and have excellent communication skills. Savvy technical skills, professionalism, and the capability to manage the workflow of multiple attorneys will make you a well-rounded candidate.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare, proofread, revise, profile, and save correspondence and drafts of documents.
• Document reproduction, including printing, copying, scanning, and client file maintenance.
• Client billing activities include time entry, proofreading, modifying, and sending client invoices.
• Overall administrative support to the practice group includes five attorneys, one paralegal, and one legal assistant.

 Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Prior IP or Law Firm experience is a preferred.
• Microsoft Office Suite proficiency, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to grasp concepts quickly and efficiently.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written.
• Acclimate to intellectual property practice group procedure.
• Ability to work independently, as well as part of a team.
• Strong time management skills and capacity to work well in a deadline-driven environment.
• Dedication to accuracy and thoroughness in work product.
• Prior law firm experience is not required.

Professionalism, communication, courtesy, and respect are the foundation of DeWitt's work environment and culture.

DeWitt employees are required to work onsite for three days per week, with the opportunity to work remotely for two days. This benefit is available after four to six weeks of onboarding; employees must meet certain requirements for this opportunity.  

Requirements

DeWitt employees enjoy the following benefits, each with its own criteria for participation:

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k) plan with profit sharing
• Accrued paid time off with rollover and payout opportunities
• Paid holidays
• Tenure and seniority bonuses

 DeWitt LLP is an equal opportunity employer.