上海招聘

Essential Responsibilities:
§ Assists attorneys by providing executive level 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 travel; maintain attorney's calendar, to ensure that deadlines are met
§ Interact with persons at all levels in the Firm, industry and community; heavy client contact
§ Create, organize and maintain client files, follow up on pending matters
§ Interact with clients frequently with respect to obtaining information, as well as responding to their questions
§ 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
§ Prepare documents and packages for mail, messenger and overnight delivery; ensure that all attachments, exhibits and enclosures are intact
§ Input attorney’s time and records information
§ Prepare expense reports and disbursements forms
§ Perform other tasks as assigned


Requirements:
§ Minimum 2 years legal or high-level executive secretarial experience
§ Proficient in English, both oral and written
§ Proficient in the use of Microsoft Windows, Word, Outlook, Excel, PPT;
§ Knowledge of Microsoft Word “styles” preferred
§ High-level attention to detail with deadline orientation
§ Ability to work under pressure on time-sensitive projects
§ Successful at multi-task management, good time management skills
§ Excellent verbal and written communication skills
§ Excellent interpersonal skills
§ Self-motivation and the ability to work independently
§ Willingness to work overtime as needed to complete projects
§ Immediate start is a plus

Established in 1842, Foley & Lardner LLP is one of the largest and oldest law firms globally with 21 offices throughout the United States; Brussels, Belgium; Tokyo, Japan and Shanghai, China. Foley is a highly regarded, international law firm providing client-focused, interdisciplinary services that result in high-value legal counsel for our clients for more than 160 years. Today we have evolved as one of the US top law firms, known for our premier, sophisticated legal practices and innovative industry teams.

Foley is recognized for its Intellectual Property Department to provide value-added IP services based upon decades of experience to companies doing business in China. The firm focuses on counseling companies on creating effective IP strategies for enforcement and protection of patent, trademark, and copyright assets; structuring business transactions in China and the importance of cross-border IP counseling; and international technology transfer, licensing, and portfolio management.

Foley & Lardner Shanghai office focuses on the life sciences, automotive, manufacturing, software and high technology industries. Within these industries, Foley is well positioned to help our clients navigate Chinese business culture and address various legal issues related to corporate structure and protection of intellectual property assets.