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IP Litigation Associate Jobs in Nashville, TN at Bridgepoint Talent
Overview:
Foley & Lardner LLP is a great place to work because of what we do and how we do it. Here, your unique perspectives, experiences, and abilities will be embraced and developed, so you can excel. Being a part of Foley means having the opportunities and resources necessary to gain experience, advance professional goals, and forge meaningful connections. It’s a place where you can build your career and enjoy professionally satisfying work. We have over 2,300 people who are #HappyatFoley, and we think you will be too.
Foley & Lardner LLP’s Houston office is currently looking for an experienced Assistant to join their Litigation practice group. The right candidate will provide legal assistance to our Bankruptcy/Litigation attorneys in the daily operation of practicing law by providing quality work product for clients. The Assistant will also perform duties through the performance of complex secretarial and clerical tasks and produces documents relating to specific functions and requirements as set forth within practice groups using the firm standard word processing and other applicable software.
Responsibilities:
Assist attorneys by providing administrative assistance through the performance of complex secretarial and clerical duties including: meeting planning and coordination, client communication, and scheduling, etc.
Receive and screen telephone calls, letters and/or visitors; answer routine questions and furnish information to inquiring parties
Schedule appointments and make arrangements for conferences and extensive travel; maintain attorney’s calendar, rolodex and daily docket to ensure that deadlines are met
Interact with persons at all levels in the firm, industry and community; heavy client contact
Communicate attorney’s instructions to various individuals and furnish and obtain information from other attorneys within the practice area
Create, organize and maintain client files, follow up on pending matters
Maintain physical and electronic client, research and administrative files utilizing NetDocs
Greet attorney’s clients and guests for meetings and appointments and ensure that all required materials are organized in advance
Interact with clients frequently by responding to their questions and obtaining information as required
Anticipate attorney’s needs and prepare necessary documentation in draft for attorney’s review, including miscellaneous correspondence and client billing
Provide document production services, including styling and formatting of documents
Proofread all documents and check for appropriate formatting, spelling and grammatical errors
Prepare documents and packages for mail, messenger and overnight delivery; ensure that all attachments, exhibits and enclosures are intact
Receive and redirect attorney requests and needs as appropriate to expedite solutions
Manage incoming and outgoing mail and e-mail
Submit conflicts check(s) through OPEN
Enter new client matter information in OPEN and prepare engagement letters
Input Partner’s time in Intapp time and record information
Prepare expense reports and disbursements forms
Perform routine filing and retrieve files when requested
E-file with courts
Transcribe dictation as requested
Qualifications:
High School Diploma or GED required; Associate’s Degree or Bachelor’s Degree in a related field preferred
Minimum of three (3) years of litigation administrative support experience required with Chapter 11 Bankruptcy experience strongly desired
Familiarity with corporate bankruptcy terminology and experience with PACER and ECF filings strongly preferred
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and Excel
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Title: IP Litigation Associate
Company: Bridgepoint Talent
Location: Nashville, TN
