Law Firm Seeks Experienced Patent Specialist for Multiple Locations
Kilpatrick Townsend, a leading international law firm, is seeking a Patent Specialist for our Intellectual Property Department in our Seattle, San Francisco, Walnut Creek, Silicon Valley, Los Angeles, or San Diego office. This is a full-time, hybrid position with a multi-faceted health benefits package.
We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced individual to join our team of attorneys, paralegals, and support staff in providing exceptional service to both internal and external clients. As a member of our team, you will play a crucial role in supporting our clients' patent needs, and we value your contribution to our firm's success.
Role Responsibilities:
- Provide support for US patent prosecution and patent matters, with a focus on US and PCT filings, deadline management, and special projects
- Collaborate closely with attorneys, patent specialists, paralegals, and clients to ensure high-quality service
- Prepare, review, and file US and PCT patent applications, responses, and issue fees, both electronically and on paper as needed
- Draft correspondence to clients regarding the status of patent applications and patent matters
- Report USPTO and PCT correspondence and notifications, including publications, recordation of assignments, office actions, IDS, Missing Parts, Petitions, Notice of Allowances, and more
- Manage client portfolios, including preparing and maintaining status reports, charts, and various client projects and tasks
- Act as a single point of contact for clients and provide assistance as needed
- Draft, file, and report IDS and IDS reference management for clients
- Utilize contracted resources as appropriate
- Monitor deadlines, communicate and follow up with relevant parties to ensure timely completion of activities
- Review, organize, and file documents and emails in the firm's document management system, iManage, according to firm protocols
- Complete special projects as assigned
- Perform a variety of patent-related administrative support tasks
- Provide client services, including preparing and processing reports, coordinating client meetings, and meeting with client patent paralegals
- Report filings and notifications to clients through the client portal
- Review client proformas and make edits and finalizations for attorneys
- Handle patent prosecution administrative tasks and route to others as needed
- Maintain accurate daily time records for client billing and statistical purposes
Qualifications:
- Minimum of two years' experience as a patent prosecution paralegal, legal secretary, or comparable position in a law firm or in-house legal environment
- Experience with electronic filing USPTO procedures
- Excellent knowledge of USPTO and PCT rules and procedures
- Foreign filing experience preferred
- High level of proficiency with technology, including Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, . Patent Office Electronic Filing System, Dialog, and other internet research tools
- Good working knowledge of timekeeping software (InTapp), iManage, FoundationIP, and Claim Master
- Excellent client service skills
- Ability to work collaboratively with others and take on assignments
- Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to work independently, prioritize assignments, and handle multiple projects simultaneously
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of client information
- Able to work in a fast-paced environment and perform well under pressure
- Respectful of others and able to work well with colleagues and clients
- Reliable and dependable team player
- Strong planning skills, detail-oriented, and able to organize and prioritize effectively
- Action and results-oriented
- Effective written and oral communication skills
- Able to work independently and take initiative to complete projects
- Sense of urgency when responding to client requests and able to meet deadlines
- Strong work ethic, flexible, dependable, and positive attitude
- Willingness to adapt to change
We offer a competitive salary range of to per hour for this position in Seattle and California only. Selected applicants will be contacted.
Kilpatrick Townsend is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex or gender, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
We value diversity and inclusion and are dedicated to creating a positive and inclusive work environment for all employees. Our firm also has a strong commitment to the community and encourages employees to participate in community service initiatives.
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