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Foley & Lardner LLP’s Washington D.C. office is currently seeking an Administrative Assistant who will provide support for our Intellectual Property (“IP”) law department. The ideal candidate will have excellent organizational skills, possess good verbal and written communication skills, and superior attention to detail. A successful Administrative Assistant will have the ability to handle tasks in a fast-paced environment, prioritize them in accordance with deadlines, and work with a wide range of constituencies in a polite and professional manner.
Responsibilities- Assist with conflict checks, opening new matters, time entry, and billing
- Assist with managing daily uploads/downloads from client portals
- Prepare reimbursements using Emburse, coordinate travel
- Review, scan, file and save incoming mail (documents, e-mails and facsimiles) to Netdocs/Outlook
- Learn and master specialized IP software to handle IP specific tasks
- Perform other duties as assigned
- High School Diploma or GED required
- Minimum of two (2) years of experience in an administrative support role required
- Prior law firm and Intellectual Property experience, specifically in Patent Prosecution, preferred
- Working knowledge of all Microsoft Office platforms preferred
In support of transparency and equity in the workplace, Foley provides salary ranges for all positions. The figures below represent the full compensation range for this position. The actual amount offered will be between the range minimum and midpoint based on the following factors: education, experience, geographic market, and internal pay equity at Foley.
Washington D.C. - $63,400 to $88,700
Skills Required
- High School Diploma or GED
- At least two years of experience in an administrative support role
- Prior law firm and Intellectual Property experience, specifically in Patent Prosecution
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office platforms
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The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Foley & Lardner LLP and has not been reviewed or approved by Foley & Lardner LLP.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered market and lockstep for the first three years, with a clear early structure that reduces pay‑equity ambiguity for juniors. Bonus eligibility milestones and billable‑credit rules are described upfront, supporting predictability early on.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave is described at up to 18 weeks for both primary and secondary caregivers, with adoption and surrogacy support available. Backup dependent care is also highlighted.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Firm well‑being programming (Best Self), mental‑health initiatives, and structured professional development are emphasized. Flexible work options and hybrid expectations are noted, varying by team and office.
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