Patent Prosecution Legal Administrative Assistant
Core
Supports Intellectual Property Attorneys and Patent Agents by performing patent prosecution filings, managing electronic docketing, and handling administrative duties for U.S. and foreign patent applications.
Role type
Senior Legal Administrative Assistant (Patent Prosecution)
Builds
Patent prosecution filings, docket reports, and client correspondence for IP matters.
Domain
Intellectual Property Law / Patent Prosecution
Required skills
Patent prosecution knowledge, U.S. Patent and Trademark rules, PCT Easy, EFS-Web, PAIR, Pattsy Wave, PatentHunter, CIP Patent Annuity Service, USPTO, WIPO, EspaceNet, Microsoft Office, client billing, time entry, conflict checks, CRM systems
Preferred skills
DeskSite, Chrome River, Carpe Diem, Interaction, multi-line phones, expense reports
Technologies
PCT Easy, EFS-Web, PAIR, Pattsy Wave, PatentHunter, CIP Patent Annuity Service, USPTO, WIPO, EspaceNet, DeskSite, Chrome River, Carpe Diem, Interaction
Responsibilities
Prepare patent prosecution filings (IDS, terminal disclaimers, restriction requirements, shell amendments), manage electronic filing of U.S. and foreign applications, monitor filing deadlines using docket reports, review and route incoming correspondence, transmit documents to clients and agencies, maintain electronic and physical files, assist with client billing and time entry, coordinate file transfers, delegate tasks to clerks, prepare assignment recordations, calculate filing cost estimates, draft and edit client correspondence, coordinate meetings and maintain attorney calendars
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC
