Foreign Filing Coordinator

Summary:

Staff designated at Dickinson Wright PLLC ("the Firm") as Foreign Filing Coordinator are responsible for providing professional support services to attorneys and clients of the Firm as assigned or otherwise necessary on a full time basis, unless otherwise arranged with the Firm. Such services frequently, but do not necessarily, include: providing administrative support to attorneys and clients, and high-volume correspondence with outside counsel ("Foreign Associates"), attorneys and clients.

Essential duties and responsibilities of staff designated as Foreign Filing Coordinator at the Firm include but are not limited to:

• Supporting attorneys and clients by performing an administrative role, and handling detail-oriented and critical tasks;
• Drafting correspondence to clients and on behalf of clients, to Foreign Associates, and to Foreign jurisdictions;
• Communicating with attorneys, clients and Foreign Associates via email, fax and/or telephone;
• Operating a computer, fax machine, copy/scanning machine, telephone;
• Maintaining and managing calendar and deadline systems for International Intellectual Property deadlines;
• Maintaining physical and electronic files for International Intellectual Property matters;
• Managing International projects on behalf of clients;
• Inputting invoices for Foreign Associates for work performed on the Cclient’s or Firm’s behalf in other jurisdictions;
• Assisting attorneys in filing, prosecuting and post‑grant maintenance of International Intellectual Property.

Foreign Filing Coordinator must:

• Possess strong analytic, writing and communication skills;
• Possess strong attention to detail, with a high level of focus;
• Work effectively both independently and as a member of a collaborative team;
• Possess excellent interpersonal skills, with an ability to interface with colleagues at all levels, by virtue of professional competence and personal integrity;
• Possess the ability to handle stressful situations, a diverse and high‑volume workload, and provide value in a professional manner;
• Be flexible and possess problem‑solving ability;
• Possess the ability to maintain success in managing multiple tasks and priorities;
• Maintain the ability to work under pressure as the work occasionally requires a high level of mental effort and strain;
• Be willing and able to work full‑time consistent with the needs of clients and the Firm, unless a specific alternative hour agreement has been made with the Firm;
• Be willing and able to maintain client confidentiality and exercise good judgement when making decisions and handling certain situations;
• Be willing and able to sit at a desk/computer for long periods of time.

Normal law office environment with little exposure to noise, dust, temperature.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of essential functions, responsibilities or requirements.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.