Patent Prosecution Paralegal

Min 5 yrs required

Full-time

No

Perkins Coie LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information, protected veterans, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, or any other category prohibited by local, state, or federal law. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, social and recreational activities, and termination.

Patent Prosecution Paralegal - Perkins Coie LLP - Full Time - Boise, ID, Palo Alto, CA, San Diego, CA, Los Angeles, CA, Portland, OR, Austin, TX, Seattle, WA

H1: Join the Nationally Recognized Intellectual Property Group at Perkins Coie LLP as a Patent Prosecution Paralegal
H2: Essential Functions, Specific Skills Required, and Education and Experience for the Role

Perkins Coie LLP, a leading law firm, is seeking a highly motivated Patent Prosecution Paralegal to join their nationally recognized Intellectual Property group. The selected candidate will play a crucial role in supporting all phases of . patent prosecution matters. This is a full-time position with opportunities available in multiple locations, including Boise, ID, Palo Alto, CA, San Diego, CA, Los Angeles, CA, Portland, OR, Austin, TX, and Seattle, WA.

Key responsibilities for this role include preparing and filing patent and design applications and prosecution documents via the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) electronic filing system, communicating with clients and government agencies, managing dockets and tracking deadlines, and conducting legal research and factual investigations. The ideal candidate must possess a thorough understanding of . and PCT patent prosecution processes, procedures, and databases, as well as superb organizational, analytical, and communication skills. A Paralegal Certificate or bachelor's degree is preferred, and a minimum of five years of recent experience as a patent prosecution secretary or paralegal is required.

Perkins Coie LLP is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace and offers competitive compensation and benefits packages to its employees. The selected candidate will have the opportunity to work with one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For and receive great health insurance, tuition reimbursement, and paid sabbaticals. Additionally, this position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, 401(k) plan, medical, dental, and vision insurance, accrued paid time off plan starting at 20 days annually, personal medical and parental leave, up to ten paid holidays, and family care benefits.

The compensation for this position varies based on qualifications and experience, with ranges in the San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles, San Diego, and Washington State. Perkins Coie LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information, protected veterans, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, or any other category prohibited by local, state, or federal law. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, social and recreational activities, and termination.

If you are a self-motivated individual with a high level of integrity and enthusiasm for your work and are dedicated to providing value and superior service, apply now to join the Perkins Coie LLP team as a Patent Prosecution Paralegal.

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Health insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid sabbaticals, annual discretionary bonus, 401(k) plan, medical, dental, and vision insurance, accrued paid time off, personal medical and parental leave, paid holidays, family care benefits

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U.S. patent prosecution, electronic filing systems, legal research, factual investigations, docket management, client communication, portfolio management, international procedures, foreign associates, organizational skills, analytical skills, communication skills, computer skills

Paralegal Certificate or Bachelor's degree preferred

Interested applicants can apply through the company's website or by contacting the designated contact person.

Qualification and Experience Paralegal Certificate or Bachelor's degree preferred

Legal