Healthcare/Compliance Paralegal

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

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