Ip Patent Prosecution Assistant

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IP Patent Prosecution Assistant

The candidate provides administrative support for members, associates, legal assistants, and other designated firm personnel. Works closely with assigned teams managing the day-to-day activities within the Intellectual Property practice. Prepare IP Prosecution documents, including U.S. Patent prosecution filings. Prepare correspondence, reports, and other legal documents. Assist with docket management systems. Manage and/or maintain calendar by scheduling appointments, coordinating meetings, conferences, and travel arrangements. Actively manage attorney/paralegal billable time by inputting into the Firm’s system. Keep current with expense reporting and process check requests. Initiate conflict process, draft engagement letters and submit intake documentation for processing. Provide quality client service by communicating professionally to internal and external client inquiries, answering phones, and greeting clients. Work collaboratively with assigned team and section mates. Coordinate all administrative details on attorney projects including workflow between clients, timekeepers, production, and night assistance. Proactively participate in training opportunities to advance skill levels and efficiency in firm software. A college degree or relevant work experience is required. Should have 3+ years' Patent Prosecution experience, preferably in legal or a professional services organization. Knowledge of primary patent documents including Patent and Patent Prosecution histories; IPDAS, USPTO filings, and searching PTO websites (Domestic and Foreign). Knowledge of USPTO rules and practices is required. Should possess excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong organizational and administrative skills are essential. Excellent attention to detail and the ability to execute through to completion are needed. Creative problem-solving skills, reasoning ability, and logical thought process. Should have the ability to work under pressure, prioritize competing demands, meet various deadlines and respond quickly to changing priorities. Should demonstrate the ability to professionally interact and collaborate with colleagues at all levels. Should have the ability to work independently and as part of a team. An outstanding sense of customer service is required. Should have the ability to handle confidential matters with discretion. Must be self-motivated to produce quality work. A high level of integrity and honesty is required. Excellent computer skills, including proficiency in using Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint. Must have the ability to quickly get up to speed and master new applications and software is critical.

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Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky and Popeo, P.C
3580 Carmel Mountain Road Suite 300
San Diego
California
United States 92130
Website : https://www.mintz.com/