What are the responsibilities and job description for the Intellectual Property Paralegal position at Kelly, Holt & Christenson PLLC?
Intellectual Property Paralegal
- Monitor docket daily and coordinate with attorneys to ensure deadlines are satisfied in a timely manner
- Coordinate U.S., foreign and PCT filings
- Maintain physical and electronic files
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date follow-ups for each matter on your docket
- Correspond directly with clients and foreign associates regarding a wide variety of subjects including, but not limited to, due dates, annuities, instructions, drafts, filing documents, etc.
- Update and maintain client databases
- Support various attorneys with legal and non-legal matters
- Collaborate with other paralegals in times of high volume workload and/or absence
- Capture billable time for firm’s timekeeping system
- Maintain current knowledge of USPTO, PCT and international patent laws and practices as well as client-based procedures
- Maintain current knowledge of software applications including, but not limited to, Microsoft Office, CPI, Visio, Cute PDF Professional and Clio
- Ensure integrity of docketing department records
- Proofread and prepare formal documents for filing
- Prepare reports for clients, as requested
- Support special projects as needed
Competitive salary and benefits based on experience and qualifications.
In-office role with future remote/hybrid work possible
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person