Patent Paralegal Specialist - Hybrid / Remote- $95k-$125k

• Provide US patent prosecution support in all phases of patent prosecution and collaborate closely with attorneys, patent specialists, paralegals, and clients.
• Prepare, coordinate review and file US and PCT patent applications, responses, and issue fees, electronically and paper as necessary; prepare supporting documents such as U.S. formal documents, declarations, assignments, and powers of attorney.
• Draft correspondence to clients about 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.
• Client portfolio management including preparing and maintaining client(s) status reports, charts and various client projects and tasks; act as a single point of contact for the client and provide assistance.
• Draft, file and report to client IDS and IDS reference management; utilize contracted resources as appropriate.
• Manage docket(s), monitor deadlines, communicate and follow-up with the appropriate parties to ensure deadlines and related activities are timely met.
• Review, organize and timely file documents and emails in Firm’s document management system iManage according to Firm protocols.
• Complete special projects as assigned.
• Perform any and all other duties as necessary and assigned.
• This role will also perform a variety of patent related administrative support.
• Support client services to include preparing and processing client reports, coordinate client meetings or meet with client patent paralegals.
• Report filings and notifications to client through client portal.
• Review client proformas and make edits and finalize for attorney. Handle patent prosecution administrative tasks and/or route to others as appropriate.
• Maintain accurate daily time records for client billing and statistical purposes.

• Minimum of two years’ experience as a patent prosecution paralegal, legal secretary or comparable position with experience working 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 applications, Adobe Acrobat, U.S. 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.
• Must be willing to collaborate with others and take on assignments.
• Ability to compose routine correspondence.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, the ability to work independently, prioritize assignments and handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Maintain confidentiality of client information.
• Should have ability to work in fast-paced environment.
• Ability to perform well under pressure.
• Respectful to other individuals working directly or indirectly with them.
• Reliable and dependable team player.
• Must be a good planner who is very detail-oriented and has the ability to organize and prioritize.
• Should be action and results-oriented.
• Must have effective written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative to move projects to conclusion.
• Must have sense of urgency relating to client requests and should be able to meet deadlines.
• Strong work ethic, flexible, dependable, and positive can-do attitude.
• Must be willing to adapt to change.

Salary : $95,000 - $125,000