Senior IP Paralegal

Firm: AmLaw50Position: Patent Prosecution Paralegal Compensation: $85,000 - $105,000Onsite Expectations: Hybrid Essential Functions

Monitor and follow-up on foreign patents, including clearing dates and following-up with attorneys, clients, and management to provide adequate time to respond.Preparing transmittals for and filing U.S. provisional applications and reporting same to internal departments and the clientPreparing and filing U.S. non-provisional applications, including initial, continuation and divisional applications, and reporting same to internal departments and the clientWork with attorneys in keeping abreast of all rules and regulations and procedures for filing foreign/PCT patent applications including all formalities related thereto.Prepare cost estimates for filing and maintenance of foreign patents.Maintain an understanding of legalization procedures in city, county, state and country; correspond with government, state and embassy officials; and prepare documents including appropriate fees, when necessary.Prepare and transmit applications to foreign agents or government agencies, including entry into National Phase.Receive and act upon client instructions, including confirmation and/or draft response to client inquiries related to foreign filing and formalities of foreign/PCT applications.Draft, proofread, photocopy, scan documents into the firm’s document management system and assemble correspondence as needed.Respond to questions and problems from the staff members and attorneys in relation to foreign/PCT filings including US prosecution.Work with firm members to assist in the auditing of transfer-in-matters and completion of transfer-out projects, including file and docket review for foreign matters.

Skills/Qualifications

5+ years of paralegal experience, specifically with intellectual property law including foreign and US filings, patent docket management and application filings.Bachelor’s degree, paralegal certification, or equivalent work experience required.Thorough knowledge and understanding of international patent matters, including US rules of practice.Strong understanding of IP to ensure a high quality and accurate work product.