What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Assistant - Patent Prosecution Intellectual Property position at Personnel Management Solutions, Inc. (PMSI)?
Oakland County Law Firm is seeking an experienced Intellectual Property Patent Prosecution Legal Assistant.
Ideal candidate must have at least seven years legal assistant experience. Candidate will assist attorneys with the preparation, prosecution and maintenance of domestic and international patents, and provide general intellectual property legal assistant support. Responsibilities include:
- preparing documentation and electronically filing U.S. and PCT patent applications, Declarations, Assignments, Application Data Sheets, Responses to Office Action, and other standard patent prosecution documentation
- preparing Information Disclosure Statements, including cross-referencing to extensive patent families
- proofreading issued patents and preparing Requests for Certificate of Correction
- corresponding with foreign counsel
- drafting reporting correspondence to clients
- maintaining physical and electronic files
- determining next steps for incoming correspondence, including setting up shell working documents; substantively reviewing and updating patent docket; shared responsibility with attorneys for ensuring all deadlines are met; and other related tasks and duties as requested.
A high level of attention to detail, organization and efficiency, follow through and excellent work ethic is required.
This is a full-time, hybrid position that offers a competitive salary and benefits.
Pay: $65,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Education:
- Associate (Preferred)
Experience:
- patent prosecution: 3 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $65,000 - $80,000