Patent Administrative Assistant

Patent Administrative Assistant Cantor Colburn LLP, one of the largest full-service intellectual property law firms in the country, has an immediate opening for a Patent Administrative Assistant primarily focused on Korea originated patent work. This is a full-time remote position that will provide support to attorneys and paralegals in a fast-paced, deadline-driven team environment.Duties include but are not limited to:Preparing and proofing patent forms and documentsElectronic filing with the U.S. Patent and Trademark OfficeScheduling incoming project work for completionCoordinating the receipt of necessary documentation from the client for both US and international recordingSubmitting the necessary documents to the US Patent Trade Office and foreign associatesCorresponding with clientsforeign associates regarding filing formalitiesMonitoring patent docket dailyReviewinganalyzing correspondence from U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), foreign national patent offices, and foreign associatesTime entry and calendaringDocket managementTracking and reporting status to attorneys and clientsJob RequirementsBachelor's degree or paralegal certificate required 3-5 years of Intellectual Property experienceFluent in Korean is preferred, but not requiredStrong attention to detailAbility to communicate verbally and in writing with the firm's attorneys, clients and foreign associatesEffective time management skills and the ability to prioritize work to meet all client commitment datesKnowledge of Inprotech, e-PCT, and USPTO online filing preferredStrong MS Excel skills including the ability to extract, manipulate, summarize and report on large quantities of dataSalary Range for this position is $60,000-$90,000Cantor Colburn LLP employees appreciate the flexibility that we offer them. Full-time employees receive market competitive salaries, life insurance, and short-term disability, as well as subsidized health and dental insurance plans. Additional benefits include voluntary life insurance, retirement savings plan, and parking subsidies.Cantor Colburn offers the full range of intellectual property legal services to clients working in a wide variety of industries and has particular strength in patent matters. In addition to patent preparation and prosecution, Cantor Colburn offers counseling and representation in portfolio management, opinion rendering, due diligence in IP transactions, agreements and licensing, post grant proceedings, and litigation services. Cantor Colburn's clients are among the leading companies in the U.S. and around the world, including Fortune 100 companies, privately held companies, select high-tech startups, and university technology transfer offices.Cantor Colburn LLP is an Equal Opportunity - Affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive work environment representing all backgrounds with a wide range of perspectives, to strengthen our team and best serve our clients and partners. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, or protected veteran status.