IP/Patent Paralegal Specialist

Min 10 yrs required

Full-time

No

DLA Piper provides equal opportunity for all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, and is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment.


Summary:

The Law Firm, DLA Piper, is seeking a highly qualified and experienced Paralegal Specialist to join their team. This position is remote, but candidates must be based in one of the following locations: Palo Alto, San Francisco, San Diego, Los Angeles, Seattle, or Phoenix. The ideal candidate will have a and at least 10 years of experience as a Patent Paralegal. They should also possess excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills, as well as a strong understanding of patent prosecution life cycle and various patent filing requirements.

Job Title: Paralegal Specialist
Location: Remote
Salary Range: - per hour (depending on location)
Experience: 10+ years as a Patent Paralegal

Job Description:
- Review and manage daily docket reports
- Draft various documents including foreign filing/conversion reminder letters
- Prepare PCT applications and file them via ePCT
- Obtain national phase patent filing estimates
- Serve as a liaison between clients, inventors, outside counsel, and foreign associates
- Assist in research of chain of title, patent prosecution history, and patent family relationships
- Foster positive work relationships

Minimum Requirements:
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- 10 years as a Patent Paralegal
- Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills
- Understanding of patent prosecution life cycle and various patent filing requirements
- Ability to conduct patent searches
- Knowledge of Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) requirements

Preferred Requirements:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Fluent knowledge of PCT rules and requirements
- Experience with national/regional phase entry of PCT applications
- Knowledge of various filing platforms and databases
- Large firm experience

Responsibilities:
- Communicate effectively with clients, lawyers, and third parties
- Produce deliverables and respond to correspondence in a timely manner
- Provide high-quality work product
- Meet deadlines and expectations
- Comply with firm policies and practices
- Engage in both physical and sedentary activity
- Perform other duties as assigned

Physical Demands:
- Sedentary work, involving sitting most of the time
- Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally

Work Environment:
- Remote work environment
- Occasional in-person meetings may be necessary

Benefits:
- Paid time off
- Medical/dental/vision insurance
- 401(k)

Application Process:
- Applicants must apply directly online
- Accommodation requests can be made by contacting
- Agency applications will not be considered

Equal Opportunity:
- DLA Piper is an equal opportunity employer
- All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status
- The firm is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment

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Comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k).

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Paralegal, Organizational, Multi-tasking, Communication, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Legalization, Certification, Patent Filing, Patent Searches, Patent Cooperation Treaty, Foreign Filings, PCT Applications, Legal Databases, Research, Client Liaison, Deadline Management

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Applicants must apply directly online instead of sending application materials via email.

Qualification and Experience Paralegal Certificate

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