Paralegal – Patent Prosecution

　　Salt Lake City, UT (hybrid)

　　Compensation DOE

　　A leading and award-winning law firm in Salt Lake City is seeking a Paralegal specializing in patent prosecution to join their Intellectual Property team. Ideal candidates will have at least 3 years of full-cycle patent prosecution experience in U.S. and international dockets. This role is client facing and requires someone with great communication skills, follow through, organization and ability to meet deadlines. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-respected law firm and grow your IP legal career.

　　What will the Paralegal be doing?

　　Managing client relationships and patent prosecution lifecycles

　　Managing timekeeping and billable hours

　　Managing documentation and uploading to client databases

　　Assisting Attorney’s with drafting correspondence

　　Managing U.S. and international patent portfolios

　　Managing U.S. and international dockets

　　Drafting patent prosecution documents, new applications, formalities, patent appeals, examination, post-allowance actions, etc.

　　Filing and uploading documents

　　Conducting research on country law requirements

　　Gathering applications status updates and downloading documents from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office portal

　　Managing and maintaining IDS database in the docketing system

　　Preparing ancillary documents

　　Ensuring accuracy of documents and that deadlines are met

　　Other duties as assigned

　　What is required?

　　3+ years of full-cycle patent prosecution experience

　　Full understanding of patent lifecycle/progression (U.S. & International)

　　Bachelor’s Degree and/or Legal Certifications preferred

　　Excellent attention to detail and accuracy

　　Professional written and verbal communication skills

　　Strong client management skills

　　Time management and ability to meet tight deadlines

　　Strong organizational skills

　　Strong problem solving

　　Expertise in U.S. Patent and Trademark Office database, international trademark databases and docketing systems

　　Strong research skills

　　Strong proofreading and editing skills

　　Perks?

　　Medical, dental, vision, EAP

　　PTO, paid holidays

　　Retirement plan, profit sharing

　　Paid parental leave

　　Hybrid schedule after training period

　　Competitive compensation

　　PrincePerelson & Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we do not discriminate against applicants due to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, veteran status, or on the basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be authorized to work in the United States.

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