Patent Assistant

D3 Search is currently seeking a Patent Prosecution Practice Assistant on behalf of a prominent CA-based law practice with its headquartered office located in downtown Los Angeles, CA (90071).

Position Title🎯:

Patent Prosecution Practice Assistant

• Important Note: 2 yrs. relevant patent prosecution experience/expertise is REQUIRED.

Location/Map📌:

Los Angeles, CA (90071)

Employment Status:

Full-time/direct-hire employment. Non-exempt role (OT eligible in accordance w/ CA laws).

Employer Work Model:

Flexible hybrid 3 onsite/2 remote work model.

Position Summary📒:

The Patent Prosecution Practice Assistant will support life science and healthcare IP attorneys, patent agents, paralegals and practice specialists in all aspects of patent prosecution. They will mainly assist paralegals and practice specialists with the team's daily workflow tasks. The job requires knowledge of U.S. patent prosecution rules and procedures. Technical, organizational, and administrative skills are necessary to handle various duties and responsibilities outlined below. The position handles multiple projects, often in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment, requiring prioritization and flexibility. Collaboration with firm personnel at all levels is integral to the role. The position offers opportunities for professional growth and development.

Responsibilities and Duties🗝:

• Assist with submitting conflict checks and opening new matters, including preparation of engagement letters and management of client and case documents.
• Review and organize documents, files, and emails and ensure they are properly filed in First-to-File and NetDocs, according to the Firm’s filing protocols.
• Assist with maintaining client’s ShareFile spaces
• Maintain working knowledge of client guidelines, procedures, and preferences.
• Research across patent databases such as USPTO, WIPO, Espacenet, and other foreign patent offices
• Prepare new application papers such as Application Data Sheets
• Prepare and send formal documents to inventors for signature, ensure timely receipt of signed documents, record and file formal documents with the USPTO.
• Assist with drafting reporting letters for USPTO mail
• File US Powers of Attorney for transferred-in files and assist with transfer-in tasks related to new clients
• Research case files, both US and foreign
• Assist with running reports from firm’s docketing program

Qualifications📢:

• A minimum of 1-2 years of U.S. patent prosecution experience in a law firm.
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
• Strong attention to detail, high degree of accuracy, ability to prioritize tasks, and excellent time management skills to meet deadlines.
• Ability to handle multiple projects with changing priorities while working independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Clear and concise communication skills
• Possess excellent spelling, grammar, and punctuation skills.
• Proficient working knowledge of filing in USPTO Patent Center.

Annual Compensation 💵/Salary💰 & Benefits:

Starting annual salary is up to 90K (DOE/DOQ). Law firm offers a comprehensive & robust health benefits package, generous PTO, 401K, hybrid 3/2 work model, paid parking onsite, annual reviews and lucrative bonuses, etc.

If interested in this Patent Prosecution Practice Assistant role with this highly respected CA-based law practice headquartered in Los Angeles, CA (90071), and you meet the above qualifications/requirements, please contact the following D3 rep.:

Domenic Ferrante ~ D3 Search

📬domenic@d3search.com | ☎️ 213-785-2485

🌐www.d3search.com

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