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Title : Trademark Paralegal

Location : Georgia - Atlanta
Refer to Job # WEMW675642

IP Patent Services Specialist/Paralegal The candidate will be responsible for a wide range of complex and substantive duties relating to the initial phases of filing U.S. applications, through the completion of the patent prosecution process for the firm's clients; maintain and manage prosecution docket and following up on items to ensure due dates and deadlines are met. Run reports (weekly, monthly, etc.) to confirm due dates and deadlines are correct in both central and manual dockets; prepare documents related to highly complex and substantive phases of patent prosecution, including but not limited to the researching and drafting of petitions; complex claims sets; complicated name changes and/or mergers, etc.; strictly adhere to a policy of filing responses and other documents in advance of filing deadlines; inform docketing department, attorneys, case managers and administrative assistants, preferably via email, when due dates and/or deadlines are met or extended and when initial filing phases are complete; account for all hours worked on a daily basis by entering time into the firm's timekeeping system; complete and save all time entries in advance of accounting department's deadlines while meeting billable goal as established by practice management. Qualifications: Paralegal Certificate of Completion of an ABA (American Bar Association) approved course of study and/or education beyond high school evidenced by completion of a four-year degree from an accredited college or university; preferably an advanced degree. Ability to change and adapt to current and future responsibilities and circumstances. Ability to use essential office equipment, e.g., telephone, personal computer, scanner, typewriter, calculator, fax machine and photocopier. Knowledge of U.S. patent prosecution as normally acquired through post-secondary education or specialized equivalent experience. Proficiency in Microsoft Word; Microsoft Excel, and U.S. and foreign patent office online resources. Ability to learn other computer applications with training provided necessary to the completion of tasks. Ability to organize and prioritize numerous tasks and complete them under time restraints. Demonstrates innovation and initiative in developing and recommending to management and legal staff improved procedures, processes and techniques to meet varied and complex requirements of the position, task or project. Ability to identify issues and problems and to recommend and implement solutions. Self-assertive attitude with the knowledge and initiative to take appropriate action in the absence of legal staff. Excellent interpersonal skills necessary to communicate effectively with a diverse group of attorneys, clients and staff, providing information with courtesy and professionalism, at all times observing confidentiality requirements. Ability to work well within a team-oriented environment and contribute to effective team relationships. Maintain a high level of attention to detail and organization in all aspects of the position. Work occasionally requires more than normally scheduled work hours to perform the essential duties of the position.

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