Patent Prosecution Paralegal

Patent Prosecution ParalegalIntegr8staff seeks skilled and experienced Patent Prosecution Paralegal in the following California metro markets: Los Angeles, San Diego, Century City, Costa Mesa, San Francisco, Del Mar, Menlo Park and Chicago, Ill. Responsibilities include preparing and filing U.S. and PCT patent applications and prosecution documents, coordinating foreign filings with foreign counsel, supporting attorneys and patent agents working primarily with life sciences clients, managing assigned dockets, reviewing deadlines for accuracy, coordinating timely action with attorneys, patent agents, foreign counsel, and the IP Docketing Team, reviewing and processing patent office correspondence, maintaining accurate electronic files and patent portfolio reports, assisting with patent research, portfolio transfers, and IP due diligence projects, maintaining accurate time records, and meeting the annual billable requirement. Must have at least 6 years of patent prosecution experience, preferably in a law firm, with strong working knowledge of U.S., PCT, and foreign patent rules and procedures, hands-on experience with USPTO Patent Center and WIPO ePCT, experience supporting life sciences clients and knowledge of U.S. and foreign sequence-listing requirements, strong organizational, communication, and proofreading skills, proficiency with Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, and document management systems, strong attention to detail, ability to prioritize tasks, and excellent time management skills to meet deadlines. Ability to work overtime, evenings, and weekends, as needed.