Patent Paralegal, Office Hero
Job Description:
• Prepare necessary filing documents for timely filing of U.S. and foreign patent applications and prosecution documents
• Work closely with patent practitioners to create meaningful portfolio insights for our clients
• Help us continue our growth trajectory by delivering the highest quality service possible
• Assist with additional administrative tasks like preparing client contracts, scheduling meetings, preparing quotes, and booking travel
• Ensure that team members and clients are aware of and on top of all relevant deadlines
• Manage information flow between email and our various software systems and our team members and clients
• Develop and maintain processes to drive internal efficiencies
Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree and/or patent paralegal certificate
• 4+ years as an experienced patent prosecution paralegal either in-house at a company or with a law firm
• AppColl whiz (preferred, but we can train if not) and experience with Microsoft products (e.g., Word, PowerPoint, Excel), Trello, and Google products (Sheets, Docs, Gmail)
• Experience in preparing U.S. and international filings (through U.S. or IB as the receiving office) via Patent Center, PCTeasy, and ePCT, including preparation of formal documents such as assignments, declarations, powers of attorney, and petitions
• Ability to proactively create response shells, client reports, and prosecution documents
• Ability to locate bibliographic data for patent filings from any jurisdiction
• Excellent organizational, verbal communication, and writing skills
• Demonstrated ability to work across dynamic and diverse teams of patent agents, engineers, inventors, and business and strategy professionals
• Ability to self-direct, manage, motivate, and take personal ownership and responsibility for driving results and achieving milestones
• Comfortable operating outside a strict job description to support shared goals while prioritizing and managing multiple deadlines
• Possess strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Benefits:
• 401k with match
• Paid time off
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• Prepare necessary filing documents for timely filing of U.S. and foreign patent applications and prosecution documents
• Work closely with patent practitioners to create meaningful portfolio insights for our clients
• Help us continue our growth trajectory by delivering the highest quality service possible
• Assist with additional administrative tasks like preparing client contracts, scheduling meetings, preparing quotes, and booking travel
• Ensure that team members and clients are aware of and on top of all relevant deadlines
• Manage information flow between email and our various software systems and our team members and clients
• Develop and maintain processes to drive internal efficiencies
Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree and/or patent paralegal certificate
• 4+ years as an experienced patent prosecution paralegal either in-house at a company or with a law firm
• AppColl whiz (preferred, but we can train if not) and experience with Microsoft products (e.g., Word, PowerPoint, Excel), Trello, and Google products (Sheets, Docs, Gmail)
• Experience in preparing U.S. and international filings (through U.S. or IB as the receiving office) via Patent Center, PCTeasy, and ePCT, including preparation of formal documents such as assignments, declarations, powers of attorney, and petitions
• Ability to proactively create response shells, client reports, and prosecution documents
• Ability to locate bibliographic data for patent filings from any jurisdiction
• Excellent organizational, verbal communication, and writing skills
• Demonstrated ability to work across dynamic and diverse teams of patent agents, engineers, inventors, and business and strategy professionals
• Ability to self-direct, manage, motivate, and take personal ownership and responsibility for driving results and achieving milestones
• Comfortable operating outside a strict job description to support shared goals while prioritizing and managing multiple deadlines
• Possess strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Benefits:
• 401k with match
• Paid time off
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