Barnes & Thornburg Benefits Overview

Maintains domestic and foreign patent and trademark docket systems, reviews USPTO and foreign correspondence, enters deadlines, updates matter data, prepares reports, monitors loss-of-rights dates, and supports quality review and training. Requires strong knowledge of IP prosecution procedures, terminology, deadlines, and docketing software, with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage high-volume work accurately and confidentially.

Provides comprehensive administrative and secretarial support to attorneys, including legal document preparation, calendar and meeting management, client intake, file maintenance, billing assistance, expense reporting, correspondence, and confidential client communications. The role also supports UCC filings, business development, CRM activities, and client-facing scheduling while coordinating multiple priorities in a law office environment.

Provides reception, phone, visitor, conference room, event, mail, supply, scheduling, and basic accounting support in a law office. Maintains front office operations, coordinates building services and deliveries, assists with correspondence, data entry, proofreading, presentations, travel, and meetings, and delivers professional customer service while protecting confidential information.