Patent Specialist

Job Title: Patent Specialist
Location: Seattle, WA (Hybrid)
Duration: Full time

The patent specialist will provide support on US patent prosecution and patent matters with a focus on US and PCT filings, deadline management, and special projects. Foreign filing experience is a plus. The patent specialist will operate as part of a team under the supervision of attorneys, collaborate with peers, assume ownership of their assigned tasks and workload, and provide a high level of service to internal and external clients.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

• 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.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $95,000.00 - $125,000.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Experience:

• Patent Prosecution: 2 years (Required)
• Electronic Filing USPTO: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Seattle, WA 98101 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Seattle, WA 98101: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $95,000 - $125,000