Intellectual Property ip Legal Assistant Or Paralegal

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Intellectual Property (IP) Legal Assistant or Paralegal
The candidate will prepare patent documents for filing with the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office. Draft routine correspondence for reporting to clients. Make copies, fax documents and pull files as necessary. Maintain client files, including file openings, file applications, responses, etc. Handle incoming electronic communications on behalf of the attorneys and be able to prioritize for them as well as respond appropriately on behalf of the attorneys. Be responsible for calendar/docket management for the assigned legal staff. Prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously and follow through on issues in a timely manner. Proofread and edit various legal documents. Provide back-up support at reception. Assist with other tasks as requested by the Legal Support Staff Supervisor. Possess a high degree of accuracy and meticulous attention to detail. Able to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines. Be a team player and be proactive. Should have excellent organizational skills and proven reliability. Should have excellent communication and writing skills. Proficient with Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excels required. Experience with IPDAS, Adobe PDF, DMS and CPI preferred. Four-year college degree with minimum of cum laude designation preferred. 1-3 years prior patent prosecution experience required. Bachelor's required.

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