Senior Foreign Filing Legal Assistant

Who are we?

Named for several years as a "great place" to work by The Washington Post and Washington Business Journal, Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox P.L.L.C. is proud to be one of the most highly regarded intellectual property specialty law firms in the world. We recognize that it is the talent and dynamism of each individual at Sterne Kessler that makes this possible. Accordingly, we have cultivated an environment that is welcoming, inclusive, and intellectually stimulating with just the right touch of fun and exuberance. We offer a competitive compensation package with excellent benefits and are Metro-accessible in a prime downtown location with many nearby restaurants and shops.

What do we need?

We are looking for a Senior Foreign Filing Legal Assistant who is experienced with filing new patent applications worldwide. Senior Foreign Filing Legal Assistants at our firm have a high attention to detail, are able to work well in a deadline-driven and fast-paced environment, and possess good judgment skills to handle a variety of legal and administrative tasks. This position can be a hybrid from the D.C. area or full-time remote from U.S. locations outside the D.C. area.

How will you make an impact?

•  Managing case load for specific clients; reviewing and revising all outgoing correspondence, verifying that docket has been properly cleared, and reviewing all incoming mail, facsimiles and courier packages.
•  Maintaining a high level of knowledge of foreign filing requirements, rules, tax laws, renewal dates, expiration dates, etc.

• Providing second-eye review for work produced by other Foreign Filing Legal Assistants
• Ensuring a high quality work product for assigned clients. Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of client officers, addresses and specific needs and requirements.
• Preparing and filing new foreign applications and/or instructions for new foreign applications as needed.
• Preparing and sending various communications to clients and foreign associates.
• Conducting research on rule and policy changes which may include researching websites and communicating with various foreign associates, patent offices and vendors.
• Interacting with legal personnel and staff on a daily basis in regard to client and firm matters.

What will you bring to the role?

• Minimum of 5 years of foreign filing experience, and seven years of overall IP experience.
• High school graduate; college graduate preferred. 
• A team player capable of working effectively with all levels of staf
• Ability to independently manage your own workload to meet department deadlines and perform job duties efficiently and productively under pressure.
• Exercise initiative and good judgment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Flexibility to work overtime on an as-needed basis.

The good faith base salary range for this position is $80,000 to $105,000 per year. The actual salary rate offered to candidates within that range will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, years of relevant experience, education, and the candidate’s overall qualifications for the position as assessed by the Firm. 

To Apply

Please include a resume and cover letter with your application.

Sterne Kessler is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Salary : $80,000 - $105,000