Friedman Williams
Legal Assistant – Intellectual Property Philadelphia PA
Job ID: 19898
We are seeking an experienced IP Legal Assistant to assist Attorney’s in our Philadelphia office. The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of strong patent (domestic and foreign) prosecution experience including. Daily duties include conducting research, preparing documents for court hearings, scheduling meetings, and providing case status updates to clients.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• Draft correspondence, memos, letters, etc. for respective IP attorneys and/or paralegals
• Interface directly with clients, including reporting filing of documents on behalf of clients.
• Review, docket, and route mail and correspondences accordingly in docketing management software.
• Prepare and file U.S. patent and trademark applications electronically through the United States Patent and Trademark Office website.
• Check status of specific matters with the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
• Establish and maintain paper and electronic filing systems; classify, sort and file correspondence, records, and other documents.
• Provide support for the firm’s monthly billing process, track attorney time records and billing.
• Obtain, review, and analyze various records, reports, and other case materials
QUALIFICATIONS:
• 3+ years of current patent prosecution experience.
• Strong organizational skills to prioritize work and balance multiple projects and assignments.
• Ability to work well under pressure and the ability to participate in a team environment.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• Proficient in MS Excel, PowerPoint and Word
• Understanding of state, federal, and appellate court rules, legal ethics, and professional practice standards
BENEFITS:
• Comprehensive healthcare, dental, vision, and prescription plans.
• Commuter, HSA and FSA spending accounts
• Short-term and long-term disability and life insurance coverage
• 401k and Pension Plan
• 20 vacation days, 11 paid holidays
• Employee Referral Bonus ($3,000.00)
If you are interested please send your resume over to adaly@friedmanwilliams.com