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Title : Paralegal - Patent Prosecution

Location : District of Columbia - Washington
Refer to Job # URAM825340

Experience the prestige and challenge of Fortune 500 companies including dot coms, while enjoying the sunny lifestyle of the Southwest at this very busy, larger firm. Well-reputed in intellectual property, civil and securities litigation and corporate transactional practices, it is always striving towards excellence and professionalism in its associates, and actively encourages new associates to delve into responsible roles as soon as possible. Ready to meet the challenge? The associates here are some of the happiest associates in Phoenix and truly seem to enjoy the work that they do. We do not need to tell you that as a very successful Arizona firm the people here do appear to work very hard and we hate to say it but we will: Many are working New York type hours. The firm also has been criticized in many respects for its lack of diversity; however, we do not believe that this is a serious problem because the firm's recent hires have all been very diverse in our opinion. The firm also receives very high scores for the treatment of associates by partners and there does appear to be a very good relationship here between associates and partners with associates feeling they are part of the mix to a great degree and respected by partners. Most associates at this firm would much rather stay with the firm than switch firms. In our book this is a good sign.
Paralegal - Patent Prosecution Duties: Draft original correspondence and materials for communication under attorney's signature. Within the ethical boundaries of a paralegal position, draft original correspondence to various parties and clients for signature. Draft transmittal documentation, preliminary amendments, response to missing parts, formal papers for new patent applications, Information Disclosure Statements, and submissions of issue fee payments and formal drawings, with United States Patent and Trademark Office. Communicate with clients, government agencies/officials, foreign agents, consultants and various other parties on a regular basis to collect and assemble information. Communicates findings to attorney.. Maintains and updates file prosecution checklists. Prepares and maintains status reports and prior-art lists and charts. Record remarks in docket system to indicate states of docketed items.. Assist with transfers in and out of client's files for the Patent Group. Review chain of title to confirm assignment of patent application to client; prepare Revocation and Substitute Power of Attorney documents; file same with USPTO; prepare electronic file history; travel to other Firm offices as necessary. Qualifications: Requires a Bachelor A?s degree and 5+ years of patent experience working as a patent prosecution secretary or paralegal in a law firm or in-house legal department, or equivalent. Must have a Paralegal certificate or Attorney Attestation. Basic computer skills including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Acrobat, and Outlook required. Thorough knowledge of all phases of U.S. Patent Prosecution process and procedures and U.S. Patent Office EFS-Web electronic filing system. Knowledge of international procedures and requirements a strong plus. Superb organizational, analytical and communications skills a must. Ability to establish effective working relationships with Firm lawyers and staff, client personnel, and other professionals. Ability to handle multiple assignments, work well under pressure, and have flexibility to assist team in meeting client demands on accelerated schedules.

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