What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patent Administrative Assistant position at Foley Hoag LLP?
Foley Hoag LLP seeks a Patent Administrative Assistant to assist patent attorneys, patent agents and technology specialists in the preparation and filing of compliant U.S. patent prosecution documents. This role requires in-depth knowledge of U.S. patent filing rules and requirements from initial application filing up to and including post-grant filings. The patent administrative assistant must also have previous docket management experience. The patent administrative assistant must be available to work overtime when required to meet the demands of this position. In addition, perform any general office administrative functions as necessary.
This role has a remote-eligible working arrangement. Potential candidates must reside in one of the following states : AZ; CA; CO; CT; DC; FL; GA; IL; IN; MA; MD; ME; NH; NY; PA; TN; TX; UT; VA; VT. Candidates must be available and willing to work overtime hours when necessary to meet the demands of the position.
Responsibilities :
- Preparing the required filing documents for review and signature by a patent attorney or patent agent. Carefully proofing each filing document before attorney review.
- Reviewing the dockets of your assigned attorneys, proactively preparing formality documents and ensuring they are timely filed.
- Preparing office action response shells including rejection and objection subheadings and the current claim set.
- Managing client reporting workflows to ensure that client reporting is completed in a timely manner.
- Liaising with the foreign filing team and prior art management team where necessary.
- Ordering formal drawings and sequence listings from vendors where necessary.
- Assisting with virtual file upkeep and maintenance to ensure our records are current and complete.
Qualifications :
About Foley Hoag
Founded in 1943, Foley Hoag has established a lengthy record of success in the innovation industries of life sciences, health care, technology, energy / renewables and cannabis. Regardless of the intricacy of the matters, we provide clients with creative, strategic legal advice tailored to their specific goals.
Our people define us. From our offices in Boston, Washington DC, New York, Denver, and Paris, more than 350 lawyers and 260 professionals in business services exhibit authentic collegiality, genuine respect for each other, and the drive to deliver exceptional client service. Foley Hoag has received numerous honors and rankings including 21 national rankings and 41 regional rankings in Best Lawyers' 2024 edition of the "Best Law Firms"
Since our founding, Foley Hoag has been a leader and catalyst for change in the legal industry and beyond. We value the diversity of perspectives and experiences that enrich our work and our world and seek to hire the best lawyers and business services professionals, regardless of religions, race, gender, or any other factor. We strive every day to ensure everyone at Foley Hoag feels valued through career development, affinity groups, mentorship programs, culture and community-building events and more. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, and a connected, challenging, professional, and fun place for you to thrive in the next chapter of your career. Visit our website to learn more about culture and opportunities at Foley Hoag LLP.
Compensation range is $65,000 to $80,000 commensurate with related experience and qualification. The salary of the candidate selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to internal equity, experience, specialty, and training. The above salary range (or hiring range) represents the firm's reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
Employment agencies and search firms : Search firm submissions are not requested nor considered for this position. We do not pay agency fees when speculative and unsolicited candidate profiles are submitted. Please be advised at this time we are not considering new agreements with search firms / agencies not currently on our preferred supplier list for Business Services Professionals recruitment
Salary : $65,000 - $80,000
