Legal Assistant - Intellectual Property

Boardman Clark is a full-service law firm based out of Madison, Wisconsin, overlooking the Capitol Square. One of the area’s premier firms, we are proud to offer our clients big-firm capabilities with a small-firm handshake.

At Boardman Clark, our approach is grounded in a few guiding principles. We know that the best advocacy starts with an uncompromising ethical backbone, and that trust is not given lightly and must be earned every day. We know the best counsel is thoughtful, unvarnished, and balanced.

Ask our clients and our employees what separates Boardman Clark from other law firms, and they will tell you: the people. Our team is comprised of talented, down-to-earth professionals who thrive in a flexible, supportive work environment within its community-oriented culture. We believe in supporting a diverse and inclusive environment, and a well-rounded, thoughtful approach to work and life. It contributes to the success of our people and our clients and enriches our experience. Here, attorneys enjoy plentiful resources and peer mentorship to promote their professional growth, as well as the flexibility to develop a practice that meets their unique vision and style.

If you are passionate about advocacy and delivering exceptional customer service, appreciate working in a fast-paced environment in the heart of downtown Madison, enjoy variety and challenge in your work, then you should consider joining the Boardman Clark team.

Boardman Clark offers a benefit package which includes Health, Dental and Vision insurance, 401k with profit sharing, Firm paid Life, Short-Term, and Long-Term Disability Insurance, subsidized parking, and various other benefit programs. This position offers a work from home hybrid schedule (2 days per week) after completing 3 months of employment.

Boardman Clark is an Equal Employment Opportunity/​Affirmative Action Employer.

Job Overview

Boardman Clark seeks an experienced Legal Assistant to join our team. The Legal Assistant will be responsible for carrying out administrative services and providing support to the intellectual property team. The ideal candidate for this position has a keen attention to detail, a strong work ethic, exceptional problem-solving skills and comfort working in a fast-paced and dynamic workplace.

Practice Area: Intellectual Property

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to attorneys; this includes but is not limited to tracking deadlines and projects, performing basic research, entering timekeepers’ time. 
• Administratively support the filing and prosecution of patents, trademarks, copyrights and provide litigation support. 
• Open files, organize and maintain filings. 
• Prepare and file basic legal documents and correspondence.
• Answer and direct phone calls for existing and potential clients. 
• Serve as backup to other legal assistants throughout the Firm. Perform other tasks as assigned, including sharing in additional administrative duties. 

Qualifications

• High school diploma required. 
• Previous experience as a legal assistant is preferred. 
• Strong skills in word processing and computer use; proficiency in MS Office Products (Word, Outlook, Excel) and Adobe Acrobat. 
• High attention to detail and sensitivity to confidential materials.
• Ability to work independently and anticipate needed tasks to complete projects.
• Able and willing to learn new electronic programs.
• Excellent grammar, proofreading and organizational skills.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.