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Patent Prosecution Paralegal
Are you a patent prosecution paralegal interested in a full-time job opportunity in Irvine, CA? You will be assisting with both domestic and foreign patent prosecution work, but we are willing to consider those with very strong domestic experience if you are willing to learn! You will be responsible for preparing and filing patent applications, correspondence, and other legal documentation, including office action response shells, assignment recordations, application data sheets, Information Disclosure Statements, inventor declarations, formalities responses, ePetitions; e-filing US and foreign patent applications and PCT applications; keeping attorneys abreast of deadlines, including setting reminders; obtaining foreign priority documents and priority documents from the USPTO; proofreading documents; legal research; and other tasks as assigned. Are you someone who exhibits high attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and the ability to constantly reprioritize an ever-shifting workload on the fly? This may be the role you’ve been searching for.
Qualifications:
· 3+ years of IP patent prosecution experience, including PCT/USPTO patent filing
· Bachelor’s degree and/or paralegal certificate preferred
· Experience with the following softwares: Microsoft Suite (Word, Styles, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), ePCT, EFS-Web, Adobe Acrobat, USPTO, and WIPO websites
· A thorough understanding of state and federal court rules, calendaring, and filing / e-filing procedures
· Comprehensive knowledge of IP law and USPTO practices
· Solid organizational and multi-tasking skills with high attention to detail
· Excellent written and oral communications with impeccable grammar and spelling
· Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a flexible, positive attitude
Law Firm offers a competitive salary, 401K, profit sharing and a full benefits package
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Pay Scale: The reasonably expected pay scale for this position is $70-100k, DOE
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This is an employer estimate and the salary offered within that range, and the potential for bonus and bonus amount, will depend on candidate’s years of practice, experience and performance
Pay Details: $60,000.00 to $100,000.00 per year
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