Staff

Kenyon & Kenyon LLP is a challenging and dynamic place to work, and our secretarial and administrative staff are integral to the success of our firm. The firm's knowledgeable staff assists the attorneys in successfully meeting our clients' needs. We offer opportunities for growth and advancement, and encourage career development for all secretarial and administrative employees.

Kenyon also maintains three separate groups of paralegals to assist attorneys with litigation, patent prosecution and trademark/copyright prosecution. Most of these applicants are recruited with agency assistance, internal referral and/or through the Internet.

Kenyon offers a competitive compensation benefits program, which includes a complete health package and an array of benefits that help our employees manage their professional careers as well as their family commitments.

CURRENT OPPORTUNITIES:

New York, New York

Business Development & Communications Specialist

Key Accountabilities:

• Work closely with the firm’s Director of Business Development to create and execute upon communications plans designed to enhance the visibility and profile of the firm, its lawyers, practice groups and offices.  Key responsibilities will include:
• Preparing profile and directory submissions for ranking and legal referral publications and arranging follow up attorney interviews.
• Designing ads, brochures, article reprints, announcement cards and other printed and electronic communications materials.
• Identifying opportunities for and coordinating article placements for industry/trade publications.
• Preparing and distributing internal and external firm newsletters and client alerts.
• Executing upon PR campaigns and initiatives.
• Work closely with the firm’s partners and Director of Business Development on initiatives and projects designed to develop business from new and existing clients.  Key responsibilities will include:
• Conducting research and compiling information regarding existing and prospective clients, competitor activity, and industry or market trends to aid in the development of presentations and proposals.
• Collecting and organizing representative matters, client lists and industry/geographic experience for use in practice area, firm and office business development materials.
• Assisting with the preparation of responses to RFPs, customized pitches, practice descriptions, business development presentations, website content and attorney biographies.

Key Competencies:

• Sophisticated understanding of the target markets for an IP law firm.
• An ability to provide fresh ideas for law firm communications projects.
• A demonstrated ability to prepare law firm ranking submissions and arrange interviews related thereto.
• A demonstrated ability to write content for business development pitches, brochures, RFPs and other collateral materials directed to decision makers in those target markets.
• Strong organizational skills, including an ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, be accountable and work well under pressure.
• Demonstrated written and oral communication skills and an ability to interface with firm partners and executive administration.
• Strong editing and proofreading skills.
• Enthusiasm and dedication to the development of a career in law firm business development.
• Strong work ethic, positive, client-focused, solution-oriented attitude.
• Skill using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Adobe software required.
• Experience with InDesign, Photoshop and other related programs required. 
• Sound professional judgment.
• Four year college degree required.

4-5 years law firm business development/marketing experience preferred.

Interested applicants should send cover letters and resumes to careers@kenyon.com.

Administrative Assistant to Director of Facilities Management

Key Accountabilities:

• Prepare and send documents and correspondence
• Process departmental invoices
• File maintenance
• Schedule and organize meetings
• Update and maintain OLP calendars for Office Services staff
• Monitor inventory and insure that supplies are ordered, as needed
• Responsible for ordering all printed stationary, including business cards and memo pads
• Assist Director with special projects as assigned

 
Key Competencies Required:

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks
• Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail
• Energetic, positive attitude and professional demeanor
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel, Outlook and Access a plus
• College or Junior College degree or equivalent working experience required
• Previous work experience in either Facilities, Office Services or Operations in a professional services firm
• Ability to interact with all levels within the organization
  

Interested applicants should send cover letters and resumes to careers@kenyon.com

Litigation Project Assistant

Kenyon’s New York office is seeking a Project Assistant who will assist Attorneys, Case Managers and Paralegals with litigation case projects in area of Intellectual Property. The ideal candidate is a graduate or a current student who has an interest in the law profession and is considering attending law school. Science or engineering background and foreign language fluency are preferred, but not required.

The Project Assistant will perform the following duties: organizing, updating, and maintaining litigation files including client files, pleadings, expert materials, deposition materials, correspondence, organizing and coordinating production of discovery documents including labeling, categorizing, redacting, copying, chronologizing, summarizing and indexing of such documents. Additional duties include: preparing litigation files for depositions including conducting factual research, searching of litigation databases, preparing, indexing and organizing transcripts and exhibits, preparing for hearings/trials including creating, indexing and assembling trial exhibits, witness files, pretrial motions, attendance at trial and appeal, utilizing various resources to compile information and perform internet searches, including online legal research services and assisting with special projects on an as needed basis, including willingness to work overtime and travel as necessary.

Applicants applying for this position should possess excellent organizational, interpersonal, communication and judgment skills as well as possess computer knowledge, including familiarity with Microsoft Office, produce high quality work and the ability to complete projects on a timely basis, and Display a cooperative, team player attitude. Interested applicants should send cover letters and resumes to careers@kenyon.com.

Technical Translator

Kenyon’s New York Office is seeking a German Technical Translator to join our Translation Department. The successful candidate will translate from German to English patent applications and documents in the following fields: automotive engineering, general electrical and mechanical engineering, electronics, computer science, telecommunications, chemistry, metallurgy, medicine and law. The applicant will also maintain and improve the firm’s translation memory and terminology database.

Applicants applying for this position must speak fluent German and English and have a strong engineering and/or science background. Must also possess in-depth knowledge of technical German with concise technical writing in English. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, SDL/Trados translation memory tools and internet searches is highly desirable. Ability to manage work flow, produce high quality output, adhere to deadlines while demonstrating a meticulous concern for detail and accuracy.  Pro-active individual who initiates innovative ideas and helps foster a good working relationship with other department members. Interested applicants should send cover letters and resumes to careers@kenyon.com.  

Washington, DC

Litigation Legal Assistant/ITC Specialist

Kenyon's Washington DC office is seeking a Legal Assistant/ITC Specialist who will assist Attorneys and Case Managers with litigation case projects in a busy Intellectual Property practice. The ideal candidate has a bachelor's degree and 1-5 years experience as a litigation paralegal, including ITC Section 337 investigations. Science or engineering background and foreign language fluency are preferred, but not required.

The Legal Assistant will perform the following duties:

organizing, updating, and maintaining litigation files including client files, pleadings, expert materials, deposition materials, correspondence, organizing and coordinating production of discovery documents including labeling, categorizing, redacting, copying, chronologizing, summarizing and indexing of such documents.

Additional duties include:

preparing litigation files for depositions including conducting factual research, searching of litigation databases, preparing, indexing and organizing transcripts and exhibits, preparing for hearings/trials including creating, indexing and assembling trial exhibits, witness files, pretrial motions, attendance at trial and appeal, utilizing various resources to compile information and perform internet searches, including online legal research services and assisting with special projects on an as needed basis, including willingness to work overtime and travel as necessary.

Key Competencies Required:

Applicants applying for this position should possess excellent organizational, interpersonal, communication and judgment skills as well as possess computer knowledge, including familiarity with Microsoft Office, produce high quality work and the ability to complete projects on a timely basis, and display a cooperative, team player attitude. Interested applicants should send cover letters and resumes to careersdc@kenyon.com.

Silicon Valley, CA

Case Manager/Paralegal

Kenyon’s Palo Alto office is seeking a Case Manager / Paralegal. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of strong litigation skills in IP, and have trial and ITC experience. BS/BA degree required, paralegal certificate preferred.

Case Managers perform the following duties:

• manage case files/documentation;
• perform assignments that require significant independent judgment and discretion;
• develops procedures and systems in case organization;
• create and implement coding protocol for litigation database;
• conduct preliminary research on factual matters;
• conduct investigations, statistical, and document research;
• assist in the review and preparation of document production, document review, and depositions;
• interface and correspond with clients, co-counsel, witnesses, and technical experts on factual matters;
• participate in case strategy meetings;
• draft legal documents and conduct legal research;
• coordinate and delegate case assignments to paralegals, project clerk and temporary assistants;
• coordinate trial logistics and trial demonstratives;
• prepare for and attend trial;
• work overtime if necessary.

Applicants applying for this position should possess excellent organizational, interpersonal, communication and judgment skills as well as possess computer knowledge, including familiarity with Microsoft Office, produce high quality work and the ability to complete projects on a timely basis, and display a cooperative, team player attitude. Interested applicants should send cover letters and resumes. 

Interested applicants should send cover letters and resumes to careerspa@kenyon.com

Kenyon & Kenyon, LLP, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If there are no openings available that match your skills and qualifications, you may submit your resume and salary requirements by email to careers@kenyon.com for future consideration. Please reference the type of support staff position for which you are applying.