US Filing Specialist

Min 2 yrs required

Full-time

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US Filing Specialist - Join Our Corporate Group at a Top Law Firm

Are you an experienced patent professional with strong organizational and communication skills? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment and excel at multi-tasking and prioritization? If so, Morrison Foerster LLP, an Am Law 50 law firm with 18 offices worldwide, has an exciting opportunity for you as a US Filing Specialist within our Corporate Group.

Location: Office Location Flexible
Job Title: US Filing Specialist
Department: Corporate Group
Experience: Minimum of 2 years
Salary: $74K - $105K (depending on location)

The Opportunity

As a US Filing Specialist at Morrison Foerster LLP, you will play a crucial role in coordinating all aspects of . patent filing and prosecution for assigned clients. This includes developing and maintaining strong relationships with clients, managing deadlines, and ensuring accuracy and timeliness in all tasks. You will also have the opportunity to mentor and train junior staff in the department.

Primary Responsibilities

- Coordinate all aspects of . patent filing and prosecution for assigned clients
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients
- Manage deadlines and ensure accuracy and timeliness in all tasks
- Mentor and train junior staff in the department
- Utilize in-depth knowledge of . patent rules and requirements to work with practitioners in responding to office actions and completing formalities
- Monitor and ensure all deadlines are met
- Respond to client inquiries and provide status reports as needed
- File documents and emails related to . patent prosecution
- Review vendor invoices and process for payment

Ideal Candidate

- Bachelor's degree, paralegal certification, or equivalent experience
- Minimum of 2 years of progressive patent experience
- Detailed knowledge of USPTO procedures and rules
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- Ability to work under pressure and prioritize workload effectively
- Proficient in essential software programs (. Inprotech, First to File, eDocs, etc.)
- Availability for overtime and flexibility in work schedule

Who We Are

At Morrison Foerster, our culture is defined by our deeds. We are passionate about our work and operate within a model of respect for our colleagues and their ideas. We encourage you to learn more about who we are and what we do, and if you are ready to do the best work of your life, we encourage you to apply.

Salary Information

California: $85K - $105K
Denver: $74K - $95K

Join our team at Morrison Foerster LLP and make a positive impact on our clients' innovations. Apply now!

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Health/welfare benefits, Retirement contributions, Paid holidays, PTO, Overtime

Not specified

Organizational skills, Follow-up skills, Written and verbal communication skills, Teamwork, Multi-tasking, Prioritization, Attention to detail, Accuracy, Timeliness, Client service, U.S. patent law knowledge, Research skills, Risk management, Integrity, Technical aptitude, MS Office proficiency

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Interested candidates should submit their resume and cover letter through the company's website or by email to the contact person listed below.

Qualification and Experience Bachelor's degree, Paralegal certification, 2+ years of patent experience, Knowledge of USPTO procedures and rules, Knowledge of patent-related software programs

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