Professional Staff

A best place to work, period.

If you’re interested in being part of the operations that make a successful IP law firm run, consider Finnegan. Approximately 350 support professionals work here, in entry level to executive roles: Legal assistants, legal secretaries, legal support services, IT, finance and accounting, and marketing and business development, among others. At Finnegan, you join an organization repeatedly recognized as one of the best companies to work, in any field. And as you grow, you’ll encounter ample cross-training, cross-departmental assignment opportunities—all that on top of highly competitive compensation and benefits programs.

How We Work

Yes, Finnegan is an IP law firm, recognized and successful. One reason is an emphasis on relationships with our clients and each other. You’ll find us very interested in teamwork, and we care about every individual. It’s why many professionals here have spent their entire careers at Finnegan.

Why Finnegan?

Finnegan is about people. The culture here prizes relationships, teamwork, and respect, regardless of title or function. For 11 years, we’ve been recognized by Seramount (formerly Working Mother) as one of the 100 Best Companies and as one of the 50 Best Law Firms for Women. In 2022, we were selected as one of only four law firms to make Seramount's (formerly Working Mother's) Top 50 Companies for Dads. Find out why many Finnegan professionals spend their entire career here.

A Variety of Career Paths

There are multiple ways for you to map out a career at Finnegan. We recruit for legal assistants, IT specialists, marketing and business development professionals, accountants and finance professionals, IP operations support, human resource specialists, records and docketing specialists, and many other support roles.

Where You Can Work

There are Finnegan professional staff positions available in our Washington, DC headquarters and selected other offices, depending on the role you are seeking. See positions available for geographic details.

Continuing Education and Training

Training begins as soon as our professional staff join the firm. All new staff participate in one to two weeks of training and orientation to familiarize them with Finnegan procedures and support resources. Staff hires are offered a mentor “buddy” to help speed integration into the firm’s social and cultural environment. On the job training occurs in each support department. One-on-one or small group training occurs with dedicated department trainers, technical experts, or department managers, as applicable.

Educational Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement Programs

The firm’s educational assistance and tuition reimbursement programs afford staff members the opportunity for reimbursement for undergraduate coursework in any area of the firm’s work, or job-related graduate and continuing education courses to strengthen or enrich their job skills.

Business Skills Development

We believe that ongoing education and development are essential to developing and retaining the best professional support staff. Classes are offered in multiple business skill areas, including communications, teamwork and collaboration, customer/client service, work management, professionalism and business etiquette, and diversity and inclusion. Additional management development courses are offered for supervisory personnel.

Benefits

At Finnegan, you’ll find that the health and well-being of all our professionals and their families are of the utmost importance. We offer a comprehensive, well-rounded benefits package to meet your health, financial, and educational needs and interests.

How to Apply

If you are interested in what we have to offer, know that we set a high bar. Also know that those who join us tend to stay for a very long time.