Patent Paralegal

Silicon Valley/Salt Lake City boutique intellectual property law firm seeks experienced patent paralegal to join our growing team of patent professionals and service our rapidly expanding premier client base.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

•       4 years of experience working in a law firm or legal department of a corporation assisting attorneys/agents with U.S. and foreign patent matters, docketing, and patent portfolio management.

•       Bachelor’s or associate’s degree with strong academic credentials, or a paralegal certificate.

ADDITIONAL PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

•       Exceptional attention to detail and deadlines;

•       Professional, self-disciplined, efficient, and able to work independently;

•       Willingness to work in a non-traditional law office setting and adapt to diverse client procedures;

•       Comfortable supporting attorneys and agents are located remotely;

•       Excellent at multi-tasking with the ability to effectively manage and organize priorities;

•       In-depth knowledge of patent prosecution rules and procedures (ability to navigate the USC, CFR, and MPEP);

•       Familiarity with docketing systems (e.g., Pattsy Wave, Anaqua, Foundation IP, CPI, etc.), private and public PAIR, the USPTO Patent Center, and foreign patent offices’ databases and websites;

•       Capable of working in a paperless office environment, maintaining electronic files and proficient at electronic filing with the USPTO;

•       Strong computer skills with advanced proficiency in Microsoft 365, Adobe Acrobat and related software;

•       Flexibility and ability to adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment;

•       Strong writing, typing and editing skills;

•       Excellent written and oral communication skills;

•       Ability to review correspondence from USPTO and foreign associates and prepare reporting letters to clients in accordance with firm guidelines;

•       Ability to prepare budgets and cost estimates for clients;

•       Ability to prepare patent family trees and status reports;

•       Ability to prepare due diligence charts and track documents; and

•       Ability to review and maintain docket.

SALARY:

Commensurate with experience (range $70,000 ).

BENEFITS:

·        Health, dental, and vision insurance

·        Health savings account

·        401(k) plan

·        Employer 401(k) contribution of 3% of salary regardless of employee contribution

·        Life and disability insurance

·        10 paid holidays

·        10 days of paid time off (PTO) with one additional day for each year of employment

SCHEDULE: 

Full time

WORK LOCATION:

In-office in Salt Lake City, UT during initial training period. Possibility for transition to hybrid (consisting of 2-3 days per week in-office and 2-3 days per week remote) if performance during training period is satisfactory.

ABOUT US:

Overview

Patent Law Works LLP is an innovative Silicon Valley-style intellectual property law firm serving high-tech clients in a variety of industries. We consider an employee’s mindset to be one of their most valuable assets. We are looking for a candidate who has a growth mindset, takes pride in their work, and passionately fulfills their responsibilities to join our billing team.

Our Values

Be Client Zealots. We exist to serve our clients — better than the most demanding clients expect.

Take Ownership. We understand that individual responsibility is a critical part of teamwork.

Build a Great Culture. We strive to create an enjoyable work environment that we are proud of.

Grow Personally and Professionally. We believe in continuous improvement and provide opportunities for growth.