Paralegal

Min 4 yrs required

Full-time

No

Salary Information:

Compensation is dependent on several factors, such as position, location, education, training, and/or experience. The hiring salary range for this position is - .

Summary:

The Law Firm is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Paralegal to join our team. The position is full-time and will be based in one of our locations in Rochester, Pittsburgh, Boston, Philadelphia, or New York. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 4 years of progressive patent prosecution experience and a college degree or equivalent specialized training in paralegal studies.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

- Ensure policies and procedures are followed in relation to assigned duties
- Monitor and follow-up on docket dates and provide timely responses to clients and attorneys
- Create and forward formal documents to clients according to schedule
- Prepare administrative documents for final review and approval by supervisory patent attorney
- Receive and act upon client instructions
- Review client information and ensure special instructions are followed
- Create and maintain electronic worksheets for attorney use
- Provide support for Patent Trial and Appeal Board proceedings and appeals
- Process assignments and name changes in the . and internationally
- Draft routine correspondence and formal documents for filing with the USPTO
- Maintain and prioritize daily work and communicate any issues
- Utilize electronic resources effectively
- Provide back-up support to team members if needed
- Perform other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

- Familiarity with US and international patent law
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Proficient in USPTO procedures and regulations
- Ability to work under pressure and produce accurate work
- Willingness and flexibility to work with all departments
- Strong PC knowledge and proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Organizational and administrative skills
- Effective communication skills
- Ability to identify and solve complex issues
- Ability to provide quality client service
- Ability to retrieve and carry items weighing less than 25 pounds

Education and/or Experience:

- Minimum of 4 years of progressive patent prosecution experience
- College degree or equivalent specialized training in paralegal studies

Equal Employment Opportunity:

The Law Firm is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, pregnancy, citizenship, disability, genetic information, marital or armed forces status, or any other classification protected by law.

Compensation:

The hiring salary range for this position is - , dependent on factors such as position, location, education, training, and experience.

*Note: This job description is not all-inclusive and additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned as needed. The position description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.*

Keywords: Paralegal, Patent, Intellectual Property, USPTO, Docket, Legal, Law Firm, Temporary, Full-time, Rochester, Pittsburgh, Boston, Philadelphia, New York.

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