Patent Paralegal

1-3 yrs required

Full-time

No

Law Firm Seeking IP Paralegal with Strong Analytic and Communication Skills

H1: Join Our Team as an IP Paralegal at Dickinson Wright PLLC

H2: Essential Duties and Responsibilities of an IP Paralegal at Dickinson Wright PLLC

Salary Information:
- Hourly range of USD to USD
- Annual billable requirement of 1,400 hours

Job Title: IP Paralegal

Experience:
- Must possess strong analytic, writing, and communication skills
- Ability to handle detail-oriented and critical tasks
- Experience with managing and prosecuting Intellectual Property matters

Location: Mountain View, CA

Job Description:

The law firm of Dickinson Wright PLLC is currently seeking a highly qualified and experienced IP Paralegal to join our team. As an IP Paralegal, you will play a crucial role in assisting attorneys and staff with managing and prosecuting Intellectual Property matters for our clients.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

- Support clients, attorneys, and staff by performing administrative tasks and handling detail-oriented and critical tasks
- Maintain physical and electronic files on behalf of clients
- Prepare and file patent applications with the USPTO and WIPO
- Prepare and file formalities and responses with the USPTO and WIPO
- Track deadlines and coordinate with the Firm's internal docketing department
- Draft correspondence to clients and on behalf of clients
- Manage Intellectual Property projects on behalf of clients
- Assist attorneys in filing, prosecuting, and post-grant maintenance of patents and trademarks
- Meet an annual billable requirement of 1,400 hours

Qualifications, Skills, and Abilities Required:

- Strong analytic, writing, and communication skills
- Attention to detail with a high level of focus
- Ability to work independently and as a member of a collaborative team
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to handle stressful situations and a high-volume workload
- Flexible and able to problem-solve
- Ability to work under pressure
- Willing and able to work full-time, unless a specific alternative hour agreement has been made
- Maintain client confidentiality and exercise good judgment

Working Conditions:

This position is based in our Mountain View, CA office and will require working in a normal law office environment with little exposure to noise, dust, or extreme temperatures.

Compensation:

At Dickinson Wright, we value our employees and offer a generous benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) and profit sharing plans; paid vacation; parental leave; and additional elective programs such as a health flexible spending account and commuter benefits. Compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors, including experience and relevant certifications.

Join our team and become a valuable member of our IP administrative team at Dickinson Wright PLLC. We are an equal opportunity employer and all applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability.

Required

Health, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Profit Sharing, Paid Vacation, Parental Leave, Health Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account, Identity Theft Protection, Dependent Day Care Reimbursement Account, Commuter Benefits, Life and AD&D Insurance, Short- and Long-term Disability Protection, Employee Assistance Program, Emergency Travel Assistance

Not specified

Analytic, Writing, Communication, Attention to Detail, Focus, Collaboration, Interpersonal, Problem-Solving, Confidentiality, Docket Management, Legal Correspondence, Legal Writing, Legal Communication, Legal Research

Bachelor's degree

Please submit a resume and cover letter to [contact person name] at [email address] or via the online application form on our website [url]

Qualification and Experience Bachelor's degree, Paralegal Certificate, 1-3 years of experience in IP law, knowledge of USPTO and WIPO procedures, strong writing and communication skills, ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines, maintain client confidentiality

Legal