What are the responsibilities and job description for the Intellectual Property Paralegal position at Kelly, Holt & Christenson?
Job Description
Job Description
Title : Intellectual Property Paralegal
Job Description :
- Monitor docket daily and coordinate with attorneys to ensure deadlines are satisfied in a timely manner
- Coordinate U.S., foreign and PCT filings
- Maintain physical and electronic files
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date follow-ups for each matter on your docket
- Correspond directly with clients and foreign associates regarding a wide variety of subjects including, but not limited to, due dates, annuities, instructions, drafts, filing documents, etc.
- Update and maintain client databases
- Support various attorneys with legal and non-legal matters
- Collaborate with other paralegals in times of high volume workload and / or absence
- Capture billable time for firm’s timekeeping system
- Maintain current knowledge of USPTO, PCT and international patent laws and practices as well as client-based procedures
- Maintain current knowledge of software applications including, but not limited to, Microsoft Office, CPI, Visio, Cute PDF Professional and Clio
- Ensure integrity of docketing department records
- Proofread and prepare formal documents for filing
- Prepare reports for clients, as requested
- Answer incoming calls on the main line
- Fax, scan and copy documents
- Transcribe dictation
Key Competencies
Accurately type; efficiently use various software applications; communicate effectively in oral and written form; ability to work under limited supervision; participate willingly and reliably work as a team and independently; organize and prioritize work to meet critical deadlines; read and apply rules, regulations, and procedures; willingness to adapt changes in attorney and client support; proofread material and make necessary corrections; learn appropriate filing and recordkeeping systems.