Paralegal

Min 4 yrs required

Full-time

No

Paralegal - Temporary Position
H1: Join Our Legal Team as a Patent Paralegal
H2: Temporary Role Available at Law Firm

We are seeking a talented and motivated individual to join our team as a temporary Patent Paralegal. As a member of our Health Sciences Intellectual Property Practice Section, you will play a crucial role in ensuring that our firm's policies and procedures are followed while providing exceptional support to our clients and attorneys. This is a full-time position with flexible locations in Rochester, Pittsburgh, Boston, Philadelphia, and New York.

Key Responsibilities:

- Monitor and follow-up on dates associated with the US and foreign docket
- Clear daily docket reports in collaboration with the IP docket department
- Work with attorneys to stay updated on rules and regulations for filing domestic and international applications
- Create and forward formal documents to clients within specified timelines
- Prepare administrative documents for USPTO patent filings
- Receive and act upon client instructions
- Review attorneys' client information and ensure addresses and special instructions are followed
- Maintain client-specific spreadsheets and electronic worksheets for portfolio management
- Provide support for Patent Trial and Appeal Board proceedings and appeals
- Process assignments and name changes in the US and internationally
- Draft routine correspondence and formal documents for filing at the USPTO
- Maintain and prioritize daily workload
- Utilize USPTO and other government agency electronic resources effectively
- Provide support to other team members as needed

Qualifications:

- Minimum of 4 years of progressive patent prosecution experience
- College degree or equivalent specialized training in paralegal studies
- Familiarity with US and international patent law
- Proficient in USPTO procedures and best practices
- Ability to work under pressure and produce high-quality work with attention to detail
- Flexibility to accept changing assignments and priorities
- Strong organizational and administrative skills
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Proficient in Microsoft Office products

Compensation:

- Hiring salary range: - per hour
- Dependent on factors such as position, location, education, and experience

Troutman Pepper is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and values diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We will make 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.

Join our team and be a part of a firm that values employee support and advancement, while embracing inclusion and innovation for a stronger future. Apply today for our temporary Patent Paralegal position!

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