Ip Paralegal

Greenberg Traurig, a global law firm, currently has an excellent full-time employment opportunity in the IP Practice of our Dallas office. We offer competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package.
Position Summary:
The Intellectual Property (IP) Paralegal position will provide organizational and practice specific assistance to attorneys in the IP Department in managing patent prosecution and trademark matters including related research, analysis, docketing and eFiling. Also supports the department with general administrative duties and special projects related to IP matters. Additional experience with trademark would be a plus. Candidate should also be flexible to work overtime as needed.
Duties & Responsibilities:

• Manages trademark and patent processes
• Prepares and proofing patent forms and documents
• eFiles with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
• Dockets management and calendaring, requiring significant awareness of and sensitivity to time management and filing deadlines
• Manages and updates files with USPTO Pair database and prepare responses as needed
• Calculates Patent Term Adjustments
• Processes payment of Issue Fees
• Reviews files and prepares of Information Disclosure Statements and accompanying documents
• Effects national phase entry of PCT applications, and prepares and files continuing applications
• Corresponds with foreign associates, oversees payment of foreign associates' invoices, and prepares of reporting letters to client
• Effects portfolio transfers and manages multi-client portfolios
• Files and assists in prosecution of design applications (including convention deadlines for filing abroad)
• Tracks chain of title in U.S. patents and ability to perfect same
• Proofs and edits patent applications and office actions and prepares office actions
• Meets internal and external deadlines, and successful time management, including during periods of prolonged intense work during and after regular office hours
• Fulfills firm administrative responsibilities, including, but not limited to, timekeeping and billing requirements
• Assists with other department activities as needed, and performs additional duties and responsibilities as assigned

Skills & Competencies:

• Outstanding organizational skills, including the ability to perform well under pressure, manage priorities and meet deadlines
• High attention to detail and the ability to manage time effectively
• Exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality of client information
• Work independently, taking initiative to move projects to conclusion
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written)

Qualifications & Prior Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience and Paralegal certification required
• Minimum 10 years of relevant work experience in a professional environment. Law firm experience preferred
• Extensive knowledge of U.S. patent rules and procedure; knowledge of PCT and/or national laws of other countries
• Previous experience with Filesite is a plus
• Computer proficiency in Windows-based software and Microsoft Office Suite applications including Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook
• Exceptional computer skills with the ability to learn new software applications quickly

Greenberg Traurig is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Individuals seeking employment at Greenberg Traurig are considered without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, age, marital status, ancestry, disability, veteran status, or genetic information, among other protected bases.
In support of our unwavering dedication to putting diversity, equity, and inclusion into action, GT participates in the Mansfield Rule Certification Program. This Program, which is administered by The Diversity Lab, aims to increase diverse representation in the legal industry. In July 2020, we achieved Mansfield Rule 3.0 Certification. A year later, in 2021, we achieved Mansfield 4.0 Certification Plus, meaning we went beyond the requirements of the original Mansfield program. Most recently, in 2022, GT gained Mansfield Rule 5.0 Certification Plus – again achieving the highest level of certification a law firm can obtain. GT is currently participating in the Mansfield Rule 6.0 Certification Program. Providing your data during the application process helps us with achieving our goals and with meeting reporting/record-keeping obligations under federal and state law and other legal requirements. Providing your data is entirely voluntary and will not be considered in the hiring process or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be treated confidentially.Employment Type: Regular Full Time - FT