Legal Staff Other in San Francisco, CA

Law Firm

San Francisco, CA

Legal Staff Other in San Francisco, CA

Legal Staff

3-5 yrs required

No

Job Title:
Patent Prosecution Specialist

Job Responsibilities:
The Patent Prosecution Specialist at the law firm will undertake a variety of tasks related to patent prosecution and the preparation and filing of documents for international and foreign national patent applications. The key responsibilities include:

- Preparing and filing documents with the . Patent and Trademark Office, including new patent applications, Information Disclosure Statements (IDS), preliminary amendments, and formalities. Preparing client reporting letters and correspondence regarding formalities, official actions, notices of allowance, and letters patent.
- Preparing and filing documents related to international and foreign national patent applications, and filing documents with the World Intellectual Property Office International Bureau and foreign national patent offices, adhering to set guidelines and procedures.
- Analyzing documents issued by the Patent and Trademark Office for accuracy, such as filing receipts, assignment documents, and certificates of correction.
- Preparing patent prosecution documents, including transcribing instructions, producing patent applications, correspondence, reports, memoranda, proofreading, redlining, photocopying, assembling, and distributing.
- Maintaining accurate information on patent file jackets and creating and updating client status charts and reports.

Education and Experience Information:
Candidates for the Patent Prosecution Specialist role should possess the following qualifications and experience:

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- 3 - 5 years of current patent prosecution experience.
- Strong organizational skills to prioritize work and manage multiple projects and assignments.
- Ability to work well under pressure and participate effectively in a team environment.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills with exceptional attention to detail.
- Proficiency in and knowledge of software such as CPI Patent, CPI Trademark, MS-Office (MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel), WorkSite, Adobe Acrobat, Legal MacPac, Outlook, Office Communicator, and iManage.

Salary Information:
The salary range for the Patent Prosecution Specialist position varies based on location:

- In Century City, CA, Orange County, CA, and Seattle, WA, the salary range is $75, - $120,.
- In San Francisco, CA, and Silicon Valley, CA, the salary range is $78, - $125,.

The base salary wage range will be determined during the interview process and may vary based on factors such as prior experience, relevant expertise, current business needs, and market factors. Final salary wages may be outside of this range based on individual circumstances. The total compensation package includes eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus.

Benefits / Why Join Us:
The law firm offers attractive benefits and competitive salaries that reward exceptional performance and recognize the talent and experience gained with each year of service. The comprehensive benefits package includes:

- Medical coverage with a variety of plans.
- Health care and dependent care reimbursement accounts.
- Domestic partner coverage.
- Parental leave.
- Vacation and holiday leave.
- Life and accident insurance.
- Income protection, including sick leave, salary continuation, and long-term disability.

Eligible employees may enroll in a 401(k) plan and participate in company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, life, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, business travel accident insurance plans, and health savings and flexible spending accounts. Additional benefits include the Employee Assistance Program, Work/Life Services, HealthAdvocate, Bright Horizons Back-Up Child Care, and WageWorks Commuter Benefits. Employees will receive 9 paid holidays per year, 2 personal days per year, and up to 20 days of vacation per year. Eligible employees may also take up to five days of bereavement leave, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave per year, and up to 10 weeks of paid pregnancy disability leave per pregnancy.

Legal Terminology and Important Information:
- Equal Employment Opportunity: The law firm is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. The firm values inclusion and solicits applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
- Fair Chance Laws: Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, the firm will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment.
- California Consumer Privacy Act: For California applicants, the firm provides a privacy notice explaining the categories of personal information collected and the purposes for which it is used.
- Reasonable Accommodations: The law firm reasonably accommodates applicants and employees who need accommodations to perform essential job functions due to disability, religious belief, or other reasons protected by applicable law.
- At-Will Employment: If hired, the employment relationship will be on an "at-will" basis, meaning that the firm may modify the terms and conditions of employment at any time, and either the employee or the firm may end the relationship at any time with or without cause and with or without advance notice, although reasonable notice would be expected.