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Reptuable national law firm is seeking a bright Intellectual Property Legal Assistant with 3+ years' experience. This role will sit on-site 4 days a week.

Job Summary
The IP Assistant maintains and manages client dockets and handles all aspects of US patent prosecution; the preparation of IP documents; e-filing with the USPTO, drafts documents and correspondence, keeps clients, attorneys, technology specialists and patent agents apprised of upcoming deadlines and interacts with attorneys, clients and courts. The IP Assistant processes client bills. This position is responsible for maintaining data integrity and electronic file wrappers.

Responsibilities

Assist attorney with various aspects of their docketOrganize and maintain electronic mail, facsimiles, docketing information and instructions and take necessary actionPrepare and file documents with U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)Review incoming correspondence including paper and electronic mail, facsimiles, docketed information, or client instructions and take necessary actionInteract with clients via telephone, electronic mail, and facsimile as necessaryCoordinate with colleagues and/or departments to ensure completion of assigned tasks and other requestsPreparation of Information Disclosure Statements for filing with the United States Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO)Preparation of search results and prior art lists for citationCompilation of prior art tablesCompilation of electronic prior art databasesManage prior art and duty of disclosure requirements for domestic and foreign mattersMaintain accurate client contact information and reporting instructionsMaintain client specific instructions and relevant biographic dataResearch and retrieve information for the completion of assigned tasks utilizing legal rules books (e.g., MPEP, TMEP, etc.), the United States Patent and Trademark OfficeUtilize a range of software applications including Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, CPi (general case information and docketing database), JURIS (billing database), DeskSite (document management system), IPDAS (document generation and contact database), and other practice- or firm-specific applications.May guide, mentor, or be a resource to othersMay take on additional responsibilities as needed

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degreeStrong IP experience L1445036BOS-DAS_1769628334 To Apply for this Job Click Here