Paralegal - Patent Prosecution

Support the Health Care Life Sciences Practice Group on assigned matters, clients, projects and attorney teams Ensure policies, procedures, client instructions and firm guidelines are followed Monitor US and international docket deadlines and follow up with attorneys, clients and management Review daily docket reports and correspond with the IP docket department Prepare and file patent applications, pre-grant filings and related filings with the USPTO and PCT under attorney supervision Manage Information Disclosure Statement data and prepare and file IDS with the USPTO under attorney supervision Prepare and manage recordation of assignments and name changes in the US and internationally Review and report USPTO and foreign correspondence Receive and act on client instructions and respond to client inquiries regarding US, PCT and foreign applications Use USPTO and other government agency electronic resources Create and maintain electronic worksheets for client requirements Maintain official firm files using the document management system Track billable and non-billable time Prioritize daily work, communicate workload issues, and manage workflow Collaborate across practice groups, offices and the firm to support efficient legal services Participate in training and professional development of other paralegals Provide backup support and communicate effectively with assigned teams Requirements Bachelor’s degree required, or combination of specialized training, education and experience demonstrating ability to perform the duties Minimum eight (8) years of progressive patent prosecution experience, including docket management, application filings and prosecution Proficiency with US, PCT and international patent law Working knowledge and effective application of CFR and MPEP Working knowledge of sequence listings highly preferred Strong interpersonal, organizational and administrative skills Ability to manage and work independently in a hybrid and in-office setting Ability to work independently and with teams Ability to work under pressure while producing high-volume, accurate work with attention to detail Ability to compose, proofread and edit routine memorandums and correspondence Ability to identify, analyze and resolve complex issues and problems Strong working knowledge of online electronic filings with government agencies Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams and OneNote Ability to search websites and maintain accurate information in IP-related software applications Ability to provide quality client service Willingness and flexibility to work closely with attorneys and staff, accept changing assignments and priorities, and provide backup support Core Competencies Demonstrates extensive experience in patent prosecution, including application filings and docket management, while ensuring compliance with US and international patent law. Proficient in managing client communications and utilizing electronic resources for effective legal support. Highest-signal resume keywords Patent Prosecution Experience Docket Management US And International Patent Law CFR And MPEP Knowledge Microsoft Office Proficiency ATS Optimization Keywords Hard Skills Patent Application Preparation Information Disclosure Statement Management Electronic Filing Docket Monitoring Recordation Of Assignments Sequence Listings Knowledge High-Volume Work Accuracy Client Service Quality Problem Identification And Resolution Document Management System Usage Soft Skills Interpersonal Skills Organizational Skills Administrative Skills Attention To Detail Ability To Work Under Pressure Industry Keywords Health Care Life Sciences Patent Law PCT CFR MPEP Docket Deadlines Client Instructions Legal Services Professional Development Hybrid Work Environment Tools & Technologies USPTO Electronic Resources IP-Related Software Applications Microsoft Word Microsoft Excel Microsoft Outlook Microsoft PowerPoint Microsoft Teams Microsoft OneNote #J-18808-Ljbffr