Intellectual Property Paralegal

LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with a well regarded Pittsburgh law firm in search of an IP Paralegal with 3 years of experience. This is an excellent opportunity to join a law firm with exceptional benefits starting day 1 of hire including bonuses, merit increases and a collaborate culture. The ability to work remotely and hybrid will also be provided! If you are ready to join a firm where they truly value work life balance and collaboration please apply today!

Responsibilities:

• Preparing USPTO forms, performing searches for and gathering foreign references and non-patent literature documents
• Track and maintain the docket for trademark, patent, and litigation deadlines
• Prepare and monitor case statuses
• Reviewing filing receipts and notices of recordation received from USPTO for accuracy
• Work with USPTO gathering, filing proofreading, fact checking etc.
• Handle patent applications from start to finish
• Gathering supporting documents to accompany nationalization instructions
• Microsoft Office application or document comparison software
• Creating, editing, and proofreading letters, legal documents, and memos in the relevant Microsoft Office application or document comparison software
• Organizing and maintaining all correspondence and documents using the relevant / local document management system
• Running critical document checks to ensure all files have been saved as necessary
• Importing electronic documents, including scanning documents into the document management system

Qualifications:

• High proficiency in the use of Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint
• IP Practice area knowledge
• Paralegal degree or equivalent experience
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with a personality to help and work as a team
• Excellent attention to detail, including using correct spelling and grammar

Equal Opportunity Employer

Pay Based on Experience

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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• The California Fair Chance Act

• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Full-time employment benefits include medical, dental, vision, term life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, commuter benefits, wellness plans, and reimbursement and retirement programs. Available paid leave may include paid time off, parental and holiday pay.