Senior IP Paralegal

5-10 yrs required

Full-time

No

Familiarity with the rules of foreign patent offices and the preparation of documents for filing in foreign jurisdictions is a plus
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and other proprietary programs (., CPI, EFS, PCT-SAFE, etc.) is required
Must be organized, self-motivated, and able to work both independently and in a team environment

Salary

The salary for this position is commensurate with experience.

Law Firm is an equal opportunity employer.


## Senior IP Paralegal
Law Firm is looking for an experienced Intellectual Property (Patent) Paralegal III to manage client portfolios, including all filings and correspondence for both US, PCT, and foreign prosecution. This position requires excellent attention to detail, strong organizational and prioritization skills, and the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

### Responsibilities
- Support various intellectual property attorneys to provide excellent service to our clients
- Prepare and file, or instruct, on all aspects of US, PCT, and foreign prosecution
- Draft formality documents, attend to document legalization (where necessary), comply with priority document requirements
- Review and maintain a docket of associated deadlines of assigned clients
- Timely report official communications to the client and foreign associates
- Consistently achieve 1500 billable hour requirement (including approved non-billable time)
- Perform additional duties as assigned

### Qualifications
- Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in international, PCT, and US prosecution required
- Must have a high school diploma (or equivalent); college degree and/or a paralegal certificate from a school approved by the ABA is preferred
- If residing in California must meet requirements to be a Paralegal as defined by the State of California
- Thorough knowledge of patent procedural requirements of USPTO practices required
- Familiarity with the rules of foreign patent offices and the preparation of documents for filing in foreign jurisdictions is a plus
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and other proprietary programs (., CPI, EFS, PCT-SAFE, etc.) is required
- Must be organized, self-motivated, and able to work both independently and in a team environment

### Salary
The salary for this position is commensurate with experience. Law Firm is an equal opportunity employer.

Law Firm is seeking an experienced Intellectual Property (Patent) Paralegal III to join their team. This position requires a minimum of five years of experience in international, PCT, and US prosecution. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing client portfolios, including all filings and correspondence for both US, PCT, and foreign prosecution of assigned clients. This entails creating, revising, and filing of all prosecution documents in US and PCT applications, corresponding with foreign associates regarding all aspects of foreign prosecution, and timely reporting of official correspondence concerning the same.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma (or equivalent); college degree and/or a paralegal certificate from a school approved by the ABA is preferred. If residing in California, the candidate must meet the requirements to be a Paralegal as defined by the State of California. The successful candidate should have a thorough knowledge of patent procedural requirements of USPTO practices, as well as familiarity with the rules of foreign patent offices and the preparation of documents for filing in foreign jurisdictions.

This position requires excellent attention to detail, strong organizational and prioritization skills, and the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will also be highly adaptable, proactive, and have a high level of analytical thinking and problem-solving skills. A strong working knowledge of Microsoft products and comfort level with technology are essential. The ability to work both independently and in a team environment is a must. Strong customer service orientation and oral and written communication skills to effectively interact with all tiers of personnel and clients are integral.

The salary for this position is commensurate with experience, and Law Firm is an equal opportunity employer.

Candidates interested in this position should apply with their resume and cover letter to Law Firm.

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Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, Paid time off, Flexible spending account, Life insurance, Disability insurance, Employee assistance program, Commuter benefits, Health savings account, Health reimbursement account, Paid parental leave, Professional development assistance, Tuition reimbursement, Employee discounts

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High school diploma required; college degree and/or paralegal certificate preferred.

Interested candidates should submit their resume and cover letter to [company email address]. Please include "Senior IP Paralegal" in the subject line.

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