• Develops a standard workflow and prioritizes work tasks; becomes proficient in new processes.

• Assists in developing foreign filing letters based upon new rules/laws.

• Prepares supporting documents for attorneys, including but not limited to, the following:

• US and PCT application filing papers, including Declarations, Assignments, and Powers of Attorney;

• US  prosecution/follow on papers, including Responses to Missing  Parts/Corrected Papers, Responses to Office Actions, Petitions, Issue  Fee and related/other USPTO forms;

• PCT follow on papers,  including Responses to Invitations, PCT Powers of Attorney, Notification  of Recording of Change, and other related PCT communications;

• Prepares  instructions to foreign associates for filing national patent  applications in various foreign patent offices, and completes all  formality requirements;

• Prepares US and foreign filing estimates;

• Reviews incoming correspondence, including paper and electronic mail, and takes/facilitates necessary action; and,

• Works with outside vendors to obtain formal drawings and legalization of documents.

• Complies with docket and de-docketing practices.

• Manages the docket of US and foreign applications to ensure all dates are accurate and outstanding deadlines are met timely.

• Assumes additional responsibilities as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred

• 2-3 years’ experience as a paralegal in US and foreign intellectual property practice.

ADDITIONAL SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:

• Knowledge of procedural  requirements for filing US and PCT patent applications with the USPTO  and the World Intellectual Property Office (WIPO).

• Hands-on electronic filing experience at the USPTO.

• Knowledge of foreign filing and national phase entry procedural requirements.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office

• Excellent grammar, spelling and proofing for content and context.

• Excellent interpersonal skills, including strong communication skills,  tact and diplomacy, as well as the ability to interact positively and  productively with all levels of the Firm.

• Ability to assume  responsibility for assigned tasks, and if necessary, able to delegate  workload in order to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

• Demonstrates organization, flexibility, and reliability to set  priorities, as well as the ability to manage multiple responsibilities  and works well under pressure.

• Detail-orientated and self-motivated.

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with team members as well as attorneys and staff throughout the firm.

• Adaptable to last minute changes and disruptions, and able to accommodate occasional overtime work when required.