Legal Practice Assistant - IP/Patent Prosecution

Min 2 yrs required

Full-time

No

Summary:

Law Firm, Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP, is looking for a Legal Practice Assistant with experience in IP/Patent Prosecution for their Los Angeles, CA office. This is a Non-Exempt position with a salary range of $55,532 - $92,266. The ideal candidate should have at least two years of experience in handling a patent docket and a strong knowledge of USPTO rules and requirements. A Bachelor's degree is preferred, along with excellent communication and organizational skills, and proficiency in MS Word, Windows, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook.

Responsibilities:

- Prepare and file non-provisional and provisional applications, divisionals, continuations, responses to office actions, and submission of associated transmittals through electronic filing system.
- Manage formal papers, coordinate foreign filings, gather prior art, and prepare Information Disclosure Statements.
- Review daily docket report and communicate with assigned attorneys and agents.
- Calendar USPTO due dates, client deadlines, and necessary appointments.
- Coordinate meetings and activities with clients through various docketing portals and systems.
- Interact with billing department for out of cycle invoices.
- Review client prebills and notate any filed matters with Patent Office.

Requirements:

- Minimum of two years experience with patent prosecution docket in a professional environment.
- Strong knowledge of USPTO rules and requirements.
- Self-starter with problem solving abilities, excellent communication and organizational skills, and attention to detail.
- Excellent knowledge of English grammar, proofreading, and composition skills.
- Proficiency in MS Word, Windows, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook.
- Law firm experience preferred, knowledge of international procedures and requirements a plus.
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Compensation:

- Estimated salary range of $55,532 - $92,266 in Los Angeles, CA.
- Starting salary based on qualifications and experience.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Pro Disabled and Veteran Employer.

UK Opportunities:

For job opportunities in their UK offices, please visit their website by clicking here.

Knowledge of USPTO rules and requirements

Not specified

Not specified

Self-starter, Problem solving, Communication, Organizational, Attention to detail, Quality checking, MS Word, Windows, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook

Bachelor's degree preferred

Interested candidates can apply through the company's website or by clicking the provided link.

Qualification and Experience Bachelor's degree preferred

Legal