Foreign Filing Legal Assistant

3-5 yrs required

Full-time

No

# Foreign Filing Legal Assistant (Experienced)
Sterne Kessler, one of the most highly regarded intellectual property specialty law firms in the world, is looking for a Foreign Filing Legal Assistant with a minimum of 3-5 years of foreign filing experience. This position can be a hybrid from the . area or full-time remote from approved . locations outside the . area.

## Responsibilities

The Foreign Filing Legal Assistant will be responsible for:

- Processing the filing of new foreign patent applications worldwide, . EPC, PCT, national, non-convention cases
- Preparing and reviewing appropriate correspondence from foreign associates and to clients and associates regarding new applications, formal requirements, filing details, etc.
- Preparing client letters, formal documents, filing reports, responses to PCT invitations, national phase reminder letters, etc.
- Ordering certified copies from . Patent & Trademark Office
- Working with vendors, patent office personnel, consulate offices and various local and state governments to obtain certification and legalization of formal documents as needed
- Reviewing docket reports for accuracy
- Maintaining and clearing a daily and personal docket
- Maintaining knowledge of foreign filing requirements, tax laws, renewal data, expiration data, etc.

## Qualifications

- Foreign filing experience at another law firm required; preferably a minimum of 3-5 years of foreign filing experience.
- Experience with design patents is highly desirable.
- Strong personal initiative and good judgment skills.
- preferred.
- Ability to independently manage your own workload to meet department deadlines and perform job duties efficiently and productively under pressure.
- Flexibility to work overtime on an as-needed basis.

## Compensation

The good faith base salary range for this position is $60,000 to $75,000 per year. The actual salary rate offered to candidates within that range will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, years of relevant experience, education, and the candidate’s overall qualifications for the position as assessed by the Law Firm.

## How to Apply

To apply, please include a resume and cover letter with your application.

Sterne Kessler is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Competitive compensation package with excellent benefits

Foreign filing, Patent application filing, Legal Administration

College degree and/or paralegal certification preferred

Include a resume and cover letter with your application

Qualification and Experience College degree and/or paralegal certification

Legal