Job Description:At Perkins Coie, we look for self-motivated individuals, dedicated to providing value and superior service and who have a high degree of integrity and enthusiasm for their work. We have created a company culture based on collaboration, devotion to serving our clients, and mutual respect. Perkins Coie is committed to advancing both within the firm and throughout our collective communities. Work with one of the and receive great health insurance, tuition reimbursement, and paid sabbaticals.GENERAL PURPOSEProvide assistance to paralegals, attorneys, and clients in all phases of the patent prosecution process.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSThese essential functions are primary job duties that incumbents must be able to perform unassisted or with some reasonable accommodation.Begin and apply training related to patent prosecution procedures and rules.Apply training to draft reporting to clients for paralegals' review and comments.Apply training to draft U.S. patent prosecution documents for paralegal review and comments.Apply training to conduct patent searches for U.S. and international patents and publications.Update client records (physical and electronic).Ability to work under pressure with tight deadlines with multiple paralegals and meet assigned deadlines.SPECIFIC SKILLS REQUIREDAbility to learn and apply new skills to legal assignments.Strong attention to detail, with good organizational skills for prioritizing workload.Ability to interact with all levels of firm personnel with professionalism and tact.Capable of communicating accurately with paralegals and attorneys.Ability to apply good judgment and discretion to a variety of situations.Ability to express self effectively, both orally and in writing.Solid knowledge of standard MS Office applications (including Word, Outlook, and Excel).Strong internet research skills.Capacity to understand and efficiently complete basic legal tasks under the supervision of paralegals.Understand professional responsibility requirements.EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCEBachelor's degree or paralegal certificate preferred.One year of patent prosecution experience is a strong plus.This position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, 401(k) plan, medical, dental, and vision insurance, accrued paid time off plan starting at 20 days annually, personal medical and parental leave, up to ten paid Holidays, and family care benefits. More information regarding benefits and programs may be found.This position may be filled in the following location(s). The compensation depends on qualifications and experience.San Francisco Bay Area compensation range: $56,400 to $80,270 annuallyColorado compensation range: $44,190 to $62,890 annuallyLos Angeles compensation range: $51,460 to $73,240 annuallySan Diego compensation range: $50,800 to $72,310 annuallyWashington State compensation range: $46,610 to $66,340 annually#LI-HybridPerkins Coie LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information, protected veterans, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or any other category prohibited by local, state or federal law. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, social and recreational activities and termination.