Please send your resume in WORD format should you be interested
in the following IP Paralegal/Docketing Assistant position
located in Atlanta, GA. This is a full-time, direct-hire position
with a salary range of $85K – $95K with awesome benefits. If you
are not interested in this position, please pass onto
colleagues/associates as we do offer referral fees should they be
hired.
Job Title: IP Paralegal/Docketing Assistant
Location: Atlanta, GA
Work Environment: Hybrid (4 days in office/1-day WFH)
Salary: $85K – $95K non-exempt
Work week hours: 37.5
Term: Full-time
3rd Party C2C/Transfer: No
Referral Fee: $500 – Refer qualified colleague, friends, or
family.
Please reply with an updated resume in Microsoft Word format
Job Description:
Under direct supervision of the IP Department attorneys, and
according to established policies and procedures, the IP
Paralegal/Docketing Assistant performs a variety of docketing,
file maintenance, correspondence, and other related duties.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Reviews incoming mail for assigned patent attorney(s) and
drafts appropriate correspondence and documents in response.
* Reviews and maintains weekly docket; coordinates with attorneys
regarding deadlines.
* Prepares documents, instruction letters and filings of all
direct-filed foreign patent applications.
* Coordinates execution and legalization of foreign formal
documents, as required.
* Prepares U.S. and foreign patent reporting and reminder
letters.
* Prepares and electronically files with the USPTO: new
applications, Information Disclosure Statements, Issue Fees,
Formal Drawings, Assignments, Declarations, Statements of Use,
Extensions of Time, Powers of Attorney and Responses to Office
Actions.
* Prepares reports as requested by IP department.
* Other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
* A minimum of two years’ experience working in a law firm’s
Intellectual Property department.
* Ability to understand and maintain a daily docket.
* Ability to compose and prepare special letters as needed.
* Excellent written and oral communication skills, including
strong grammar, spelling and proofreading skills.
* Proven ability to work independently as well as in a team
environment.
* Ability to organize and prioritize numerous tasks and complete
them under time constraints.
* Computer and database skills, including Word, Excel, iManage
and Computer Packages,Inc. (CPI)
* Work occasionally requires a high level of mental effort when
performing a high-volume of clerical tasks and performing other
essential duties under deadline.
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