Job description

Primary Responsibilities

• Review and proofread a variety of documents from the USPTO and report those documents directly to the client
• Prepare patent prosecution documents (i.e. new Patent Applications, Continuation Applications, Amendments, Information Disclosure Statements, etc.)
• Communicate directly with clients regarding reporting application related documents
• Monitor and satisfy client specific dockets
• Produce weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly reports per clients' instructions
• Research client inquiries and patent specific inquiries
• Maintain client and team specific spreadsheets
• Keep attorneys informed of the status of applications
• Perform research and compile data as request by attorneys
• Update and revise case databases in FileSite and/or the Extranet
• Organize client meetings and events
• Schedule meetings and conferences, including telephone conference calls with multiple outside parties in multiple time zones
• Open new files and maintain all client and general files
• Process bills, proof billing sheets, and review and edit bills
• Enter daily time for attorneys
• Assist with special projects as requested
• Various other tasks as requested/needed

Qualifications

• A minimum of 2+ years’ experience providing intellectual property prosecution support in a law firm environment.
• College degree or comparable paralegal experience is required.
• Ability to meet the Firm’s billable hours requirement while maintaining excellent service and producing consistently high-quality work product that meets or exceeds the Firm’s quality standards.
• Excellent data entry and organizational skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to plan, organize, prioritize, and coordinate projects.
• Ability to use good judgment, initiative, and command of resources to accomplish results
• Ability to work well as a team member.
• Strong interpersonal skills to communicate and follow instructions effectively from a diverse group of clients, attorneys, and staff and to provide information with courtesy and tact.
• Ability to multitask and work independently.
• Flexibility and ability to prioritize a continually changing workload.
• Ability to work well under pressure and be self-motivated.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $95,000.00 - $115,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• McLean, VA 22102: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Do you have experience preparing patent prosecution documents (i.e. new Patent Applications, Continuation Applications, Amendments, Information Disclosure Statements, etc.) ?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• intellectual property prosecution support: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in McLean, VA 22102

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