Legal Staff Paralegal in Salt Lake City, UT

Law Firm

Salt Lake City, UT

Legal Staff Paralegal in Salt Lake City, UT

Legal Staff

Min 3 yrs required

No

Job Title

Paralegal

Job Responsibilities

The Intellectual Property Prosecution Paralegal is responsible for supporting attorneys in all facets of . and international patent prosecution. The duties associated with this role include:

- Preparing and filing . and PCT patent applications and related prosecution documents with the USPTO.
- Monitoring and managing patent dockets to ensure deadlines are met, and following up as necessary with attorneys and clients.
- Drafting and revising legal documents, including Information Disclosure Statements (IDSs), assignments, declarations, and reporting letters.
- Performing preliminary review of Office Actions and preparing appropriate documentation for attorney review.
- Maintaining accurate and organized client files using the law firm’s document management system.
- Corresponding with clients, foreign associates, and government agencies regarding patent matters.
- Coordinating file transfers, conflict checks, client intake, and file closings.
- Supporting attorneys in preparing reports and updates related to client IP portfolios.
- Maintaining a working knowledge of current USPTO and PCT rules and procedures.
- Meeting monthly billable-hour targets by accurately recording time entries.

Education and Experience Information

A paralegal certificate is preferred for this position.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and docketing systems.
- High level of attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines and prioritize tasks in a high-volume environment.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with a team.

Physical Factors

The physical demands for this role include:

- Regularly required to talk or hear.
- Frequently required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
- Occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.
- Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Working Conditions

The employee is expected to work the hours necessary to complete their work, which may occasionally exceed a typical 40-hour work week.

Salary Information

Salary information is not provided in the text.

Disclaimer

This job description is not designed to cover or contain every possible detail of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee.