Full TimeOn SiteHouston, Texas
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Dinsmore is seeking an IP Legal Administrative Assistant who will support multiple attorneys/paralegals in connection with Intellectual Property/Patent Prosecution work.
Responsibilities
- Preparing and electronically filing patent applications, amendments, appeals
- Docket management; client communication; billing; formatting, proofreading, and editing of contracts, spreadsheets, and other reports and transaction-related documents
- Assignments and other documents related to prosecution
- Other legal support functions
Requirements
- Excellent writing, grammar, proofreading skills, and meticulous attention to detail
- Excellent word processing skills and intermediate-level use of Microsoft Office Suite, .pdf editing software, and related legal software, including electronic document management systems. iManage/FileSite and Anaqua a plus
- Familiarity with basic online resources
- Possess strong organizational and time management skills, and ability to multi-task
- Proven success as a positive team player, as well as an independent worker
- Ability to excel in a fast-paced environment
- Solid work history including 3-5 years supporting multiple attorneys/paralegals
- Experience in patent prosecution and transactional work
- Experience with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, including PAIR and EFS
- Overall knowledge and understanding of domestic and foreign procurement process for patents and trademarks
- Ability to review and communicate docket to attorneys/paralegals, and effectively report to several professionals
- Self-directed, highly motivated, organized, have an ability to maintain a large docket, and have advanced computer skills
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