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Long-standing, highly successful Business Law Firm in Detroit seeking an IP Patent Paralegal $$$ Strong Comp & Benefits! Interviewing Now!
This Jobot Job is hosted by: Michael Schluter
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Salary: $70,000 - $100,000 per year
Operating for roughly 75 years, we are a leading Business Law Firm serving clients locally, nationally and internationally. We counsel clients on complex legal issues in more than 60 areas of legal practice. We pride ourselves on understanding our clients’ businesses and being exceptionally responsive to their business goals and needs. The extraordinary proficiency of our attorneys and staff, our client service ethic, and our Midwest cost structure, allows us to successfully compete with the nation’s largest law firms.
Qualifications:
*** MUST HAVE significant work experience & knowledge of IP Patent Law/Lifecycle ***
· Associates Degree or higher in any field
· 3+ years of Paralegal experience required
· Strong attention to detail and follow-up skills
· Knowledge of and familiarity with U.S. and foreign patent work (prosecution, maintenance and renewals)
· Must be a problem solver, willing to work and think with independence, handle confidential information with discretion and accept responsibility for producing work that is consistently complete and accurate
· Exceptional organizational skills, highly versatile, adaptable and able to multi-task in a busy work environment
· Ability to handle a high volume of work and work through projects with minimal supervision
· Strong computer literacy, including proficiency in Word, Excel and the ability to work with Innovation, PATTSY, Lexis/Nexis, and other research databases
Job Duties:
· Coordinates domestic & international filings with the USPTO and foreign law offices and/or other foreign entities
· Maintains docket system of due dates for actions including responses, renewals, oppositions, Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) requirements and payment of patent annuities in foreign countries
· Prepares and files various documents with the USPTO or foreign counsel
· Prepares status summary reports for attorneys & clients, and correspondence to clients
· Reviews and takes action on correspondence received from foreign associates
· Researches and compiles information pertaining to national and international patent rights
including searches of USPTO records, industry databases and general legal research
· Prepares and records assignments
· Obtains legalizations and certifications
Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply Now" button.
This Jobot Job is hosted by: Michael Schluter
Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply Now" button and sending us your resume.
Salary: $70,000 - $100,000 per year
A bit about us:
Operating for roughly 75 years, we are a leading Business Law Firm serving clients locally, nationally and internationally. We counsel clients on complex legal issues in more than 60 areas of legal practice. We pride ourselves on understanding our clients’ businesses and being exceptionally responsive to their business goals and needs. The extraordinary proficiency of our attorneys and staff, our client service ethic, and our Midwest cost structure, allows us to successfully compete with the nation’s largest law firms.
Why join us?
- Competitive base and overall compensation package
- Generous PTO: Vacation, Sick & paid holidays
- Full Benefits: Medical, Dental, and Vision
- Life Insurance coverage
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Private offices & covered parking
- Annual Bonuses
- Great people & professional work environment
Job Details
Qualifications:
*** MUST HAVE significant work experience & knowledge of IP Patent Law/Lifecycle ***
· Associates Degree or higher in any field
· 3+ years of Paralegal experience required
· Strong attention to detail and follow-up skills
· Knowledge of and familiarity with U.S. and foreign patent work (prosecution, maintenance and renewals)
· Must be a problem solver, willing to work and think with independence, handle confidential information with discretion and accept responsibility for producing work that is consistently complete and accurate
· Exceptional organizational skills, highly versatile, adaptable and able to multi-task in a busy work environment
· Ability to handle a high volume of work and work through projects with minimal supervision
· Strong computer literacy, including proficiency in Word, Excel and the ability to work with Innovation, PATTSY, Lexis/Nexis, and other research databases
Job Duties:
· Coordinates domestic & international filings with the USPTO and foreign law offices and/or other foreign entities
· Maintains docket system of due dates for actions including responses, renewals, oppositions, Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) requirements and payment of patent annuities in foreign countries
· Prepares and files various documents with the USPTO or foreign counsel
· Prepares status summary reports for attorneys & clients, and correspondence to clients
· Reviews and takes action on correspondence received from foreign associates
· Researches and compiles information pertaining to national and international patent rights
including searches of USPTO records, industry databases and general legal research
· Prepares and records assignments
· Obtains legalizations and certifications
Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply Now" button.
