Law Firm
Washington, DC
Legal Staff Paralegal in Washington, DC
Legal Staff
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# Paralegal Job at Law Firm Law firms are always seeking talented, motivated, and creative individuals to join their teams. As such, we invite you to explore the paralegal position at our law firm and to submit your application today! ## Job Description The paralegal is responsible for assisting the Intellectual Property Practice Section to function in a consistent and productive manner. The paralegal is expected to respond to documents received from clients, foreign agents, the . Patent and Trademark Office, and other government agencies in a timely, accurate manner. This position requires discretion and confidentiality when communicating with clients, attorneys, and staff. ## Duties and Responsibilities - Ensuring that policies and procedures are followed on a day-to-day basis in relation to assigned duties, including client special instructions and in accordance with established firm guidelines - Monitoring and following up on dates associated with the US and foreign docket, including clearing dates and providing follow-up with attorneys, clients, and management - Clearing daily docket reports in collaboration with the IP docket department and in accordance with established firm guidelines - Working with attorneys to keep abreast of all rules and regulations and procedures for filing domestic and international applications - Creating and forwarding formal documents to the client within a certain schedule to reduce a backlog of work - Receiving and acting upon client instructions, including confirmation and/or draft response to client inquiries - Reviewing attorneys client information and ensuring that addresses and special instructions are being followed - Maintaining and prioritizing work on a daily basis and communicating if unable to meet daily responsibilities - Utilizing USPTO and other related government agency electronic resources effectively - Providing back-up support to other team members as needed - Performing other duties as assigned for business needs ## Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities - Familiarity with US and international patent law, including inter-partes matters - Interpersonal skills necessary to communicate and follow instructions effectively from a diverse group of clients, attorneys, and staff - Proficiency in USPTO procedures and best practices - Ability to work under pressure while producing a high volume of information with attention to detail - Willingness and ability to accept changing assignments and priorities - Ability to compose, proofread, and edit routine memorandums and correspondence - Ability to identify and analyze complex issues and problems and to recommend and implement solutions - Strong PC knowledge in order to utilize various online electronic filings with government agencies and to maintain worksheets for clients - Proficiency in Microsoft Office Products (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word) - Strong organizational and administrative skills - Effective communication skills, both verbal and written - Ability to search various websites in order to locate information - Ability to provide quality client service to both internal and external clients - Ability to work effectively both independently and with teams to promote consistent and efficient workflow processes - Ability to self-manage and work independently in a hybrid and in-office setting - Ability to retrieve and carry items weighing less than 25 pounds ## Education and/or Experience - Bachelor's degree or equivalent specialized training (., paralegal studies or certificate from an ABA recognized program) is preferred - A minimum of four (4) years of progressive patent prosecution experience, including docket management, application filings, and prosecution The firm will comply with any applicable city or state workplace mandates in effect in regards to Covid-19. ## Salary The hiring salary range for this position is $90, - $110,. ## Conclusion We are looking for talented, motivated, growth-minded, and creative individuals to join the team. If you think this paralegal position is the right fit for you, we invite you to submit your application today! Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Equal employment opportunity is also provided at our law firm.
Bachelor's degree or equivalent specialized training (., paralegal studies or certificate from an ABA recognized program) is preferred. A minimum of four (4) years of progressive patent prosecution experience
Mar 30, 2023
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