IP Paralegal Assistant

Overview

This role supports a busy intellectual property practice handling Patent and Trademark matters. The position involves long-term growth within the IP practice group and is expected to support attorneys and paralegals with preparation, docketing, electronic filing, portfolio management, and registration and maintenance of Patent applications.

The position may be filled remotely, through the organization’s virtual office, or in any of its locations.

Responsibilities

Under the guidance of the IP Paralegal, assist with Patent and Trademark matters, including:

• Research and compilation of information pertaining to national and international intellectual property rights.
• Preparation of status summary reports for attorneys and clients.
• Coordination of international filings with foreign law offices and/or other foreign entities.
• Maintenance of docket system of due dates for actions, including responses, renewals, oppositions, Section 8 and 15 affidavits, use affidavits, Patent Cooperation Treaty requirements, and payments of patent annuities in foreign countries.
• Document management duties as needed, including photocopying, filing, scanning, and courier delivery services.
• Data entry of matter information into applicable software.
• Maintain familiarity with Patent & Trademark concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Familiarity and experience with adopting legal AI; ability to learn and implement new AI preferred.
• Expected to meet annual targeted billable hours of 1000.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Ability to deliver superior service to all internal and external customers and communicate effectively.
• Ability to interact in a professional and courteous manner with clients and employees at all times; professional appearance required.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team; willingness to adapt to changing business demands.
• Ability to exercise good judgment at all times by making sound and practical decisions; ability to assume responsibility for decisions and act decisively under deadlines.
• High level of professional integrity required; ability to maintain confidentiality and build trust.
• Ability to lead and motivate the work of others; when applicable, ability to successfully manage direct report(s).

Preferred Qualifications

• One year of patent experience.

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation is commensurate with skill and experience. The exact compensation will vary based on skills, experience, location, and other factors permitted by law. Expected compensation ranges by location are:

• State of California: $57,000 - $79,000
• State of Colorado: $49,000 - $68,000
• State of Illinois: $54,000 - $75,000
• Jersey City, NJ: $50,000 - $60,000
• State of Maryland: $47,000 - $59,000
• State of Massachusetts: $57,000 - $79,000
• State of Minnesota: $48,000 - $60,000
• State of New York: $55,000 - $66,000
• State of Washington: $51,000 - $62,000
• Washington, DC: $59,000 - $71,000

Salaries do not include a discretionary bonus. Bonus opportunities are non-guaranteed and dependent upon individual and firm performance.

Full-time employees receive benefits including:

• Medical and dental coverage
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Pre-tax flexible spending account for certain medical and dependent care expenses
• Employee assistance program
• Paid Time Off
• Paid holidays
• Participation in a retirement plan program after meeting eligibility requirements

Location

Remote and/or in any of the organization’s locations (including the listed compensation jurisdictions/states).

Additional Information

Reasonable accommodations will be provided as necessary to allow individuals with a disability to apply for and/or perform essential functions of the position.

Please include a cover letter and resume when applying.

EOE/Minority/Female/Disabled/Vet. Principal Applicants Only.